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Quick Creamy Beef & Zucchini Gnocchi

Quick Creamy Beef & Zucchini Gnocchi

with Parmesan Cheese
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
50.1g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens

You can't go wrong with this gnocchi that gives you your pasta, meat and veg fix all in one go. These soft, pillowy, bundles of potato are so good that even the kids will love this one!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

gnocchi

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)

1

tomato

1 packet

beef mince

1 packet

light cooking cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 sachet

chicken-style stock powder

1

zucchini

1 packet

garlic paste

1 sachet

Nan's special seasoning

1 sachet

Italian herbs

1 packet

Parmesan cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

⅓ cup

water

Energy (kJ)3641 kJ
Fat32.3 g
of which saturates16.5 g
Carbohydrate92.3 g
of which sugars7.4 g
Protein50.1 g
Sodium2696 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • When the oil is hot, fry gnocchi, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

TIP: Add extra oil if the gnocchi sticks to the pan.

2
2

• Meanwhile, slice zucchini into half-moons. Roughly chop tomato. • Return pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook zucchini and tomato, stirring, until softened, 4-6 minutes.

3
3

• Return pan to high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook beef mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 minutes. • Stir in garlic paste, Nan's special seasoning and Italian herbs, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add plant-based cooking cream, chicken-style stock powder, the water and return gnocchi and veggies to pan and toss until combined, 1 minute.

4
4

• Divide creamy beef and zucchini gnocchi between bowls. • Top with Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed this comforting dish, though some found it bland. Adding fresh herbs, chilli, or extra cheese boosted the taste.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, with several steps happening simultaneously. Some found the timing of adding ingredients tricky.
  • Suggestions: Pan-frying the gnocchi in butter improved texture. Swapping beef for pork mince or adding roasted pumpkin were tasty variations.
  • Portions: Generous servings satisfied most diners, with enough for leftovers. Some found it quite filling and rich.
  • Texture: Several noted the gnocchi was chewy or stodgy. Pan-frying helped create a better golden exterior.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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