1lb.ground turkey(can sub ground chicken, beef or pork)
2packagesTrader Joes frozen cauliflower gnocchi
1jaryour favorite marinara sauce(I love Raos Homemade)
8-10slicesfresh mozzarella
3tbs.fresh basil leaves, chopped
2tbs.olive oil
1tsp.salt
½tsp.pepper
parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
preheat your oven to broil or highest heat setting.
in a large nonstick pan, heat 1 tbs. olive oil and when warm, add frozen gnocchi. let cook for 2-3 mins then flip over to brown opposite side to brown. remove from pan (even if not fully cooked through).
in same pan, add another 1 tbs. olive oil and when warm, add in ground meat. break up with spoon and cook through (about 4-6 mins depending on meat). add in marinara sauce, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper and bring to a simmer. after 5 mins, add in gnocchi to sauce and top with mozzarella.
place pan into oven to broil. broil under high heat until cheese has melted over top, a few minutes depending on your oven. serve with parmesan and chopped fresh basil leaves!
Keyword cauliflower, gnocchi, ground turkey, italian,, mozzarella, one pot or pan, pasta