If you’re looking for a new family favourite dinner to add to your rotation, look no further. This gnocchi is super filling, a little naughty but so freakin’ nice. Follow me…
Ground Turkey Gnocchi
Using ground turkey is a nice switch up from using other ground meats, and rather appropriate for this time of year (we’re heading into November as I type this up). Turkey gets a bad rep for being bland, and admittedly if you pair it with the wrong things it can be. But here it soaks up all the gorgeous flavours in the sauce and really holds its own.
Creamy Tomato Sauce
I assume it goes without saying that this has a whole cup of heavy cream in it (if you’ve been a reader of mine for a while you know this is part and parcel of anything carby related). Alongside the cream it’s also got tomato running through it, to create a gorgeously rich & creamy tomato sauce. Because sometimes I just don’t like choosing between a tomato sauce and a creamy sauce 😋
Can I sub the Turkey?
I have tried this recipe with ground sausage meat which works really well. It’s just slightly richer. Ground chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken would work great too!
Can I sub the Gnocchi?
You can replace the gnocchi with pasta if you fancy, you’ll just need a lower quantity. Process shots: fry garlic and onions in olive oil (photo 1), add turkey and fry (photo 2), fry tomato paste (photo 3), deglaze pan with chicken stock (photo 4), stir in cream, passata and seasoning (photo 5), add parmesan (photo 6), add gnocchi (photo 7), stir to combine (photo 8).
Starchy Gnocchi Water
When you boil the gnocchi I recommend scooping out some of the water just before you drain. Stirring through a splash of the gnocchi water will help emulsify the fats in the sauce and thin out the sauce if it’s at all over-reduced. You might not need it, but it’s always good to have just in case.
Baked Gnocchi
Once you’ve stirred the gnocchi through the sauce, you can just serve it right away. However, if you want to take things a step further (which I often do) you can pour everything into a baking dish, throw on some mozzarella and bake in the oven. This will give you that irresistible golden, crispy layer on top at the expense of 20min extra time. A small price to pay 😉 If you do opt to do this, I recommend ever so slightly undercooking the gnocchi, otherwise it’ll overcook as it bakes and come out soft and sloppy. I also recommend simmering the sauce for a little less time, otherwise it’ll thicken too much as it bakes.
Serving Turkey Gnocchi
I recommend a sprinkling of fresh parsley to finish, and a side of garlic bread if you want a carb overload! It is delicious and filling as it is so don’t feel like you need a side. If you’re after another ground turkey recipe check out my Cranberry, Sage and Turkey Meatballs! For more similar recipes check out these beauties too:
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Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for this ground turkey gnocchi shall we?!
How to make Turkey Gnocchi (Full Recipe & Video)
