Nonna's Gnocchi & Double Beef Brisket Ragu
with Parmesan Cheese
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
Beef brisket that's already been slow-cooked to tender perfection should always be served paired with a rich herby ragu. Screaming ultimate comfort food and cheesy goodness, you'll be tempted to eat this one straight out of the pan. Everyone’s favourite feline movie star Garfield is drooling over this delicious recipe, so we know you’ll love it too. This recipe could be your ticket to winning big so get cosy, dig in and enjoy! Don't miss The Garfield Movie, exclusively in cinemas.
Ingredients
1 packet
gnocchi
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Soy)
1
carrot
1
tomato
1 packet
baby spinach leaves
2 packet
slow-cooked beef brisket
1 sachet
tomato & herb seasoning
1 packet
thyme
1 packet
passata
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 tsp
brown sugar
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Half-fill a large saucepan with water, add a generous pinch of salt, then bring to the boil over high heat. • Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until floating on the surface, 2-4 minutes. • Reserve pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain gnocchi, then return to saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Meanwhile, grate carrot. • Roughly chop tomato and baby spinach leaves. • Transfer slow-cooked beef brisket including the liquid to a large bowl and shred with 2 forks. Set aside. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. Cook carrot and tomato, until tender, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Return frying pan to high heat and cook shredded beef (no need for oil), stirring, until heated through and liquid has evaporated, 4-5 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium and add tomato & herb seasoning and cook, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir in passata, thyme, the brown sugar, butter and the reserved pasta water, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Remove pan from heat then return veggies and add cooked gnocchi and chopped baby spinach. Toss to combine. Season with pepper.
TIP: Cook beef in batches if your pan is getting crowded, returning all beef to pan before adding the seasoning!
• Divide beef brisket ragu gnocchi between bowls. • Top with Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved this hearty winter warmer, though some found it rich or salty. Adjusting seasoning to taste can help balance flavours.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, though shredding cold brisket was challenging for some. Warming the meat first makes it easier to pull apart.
- Suggestions: Pan-frying the gnocchi adds a delightful crispiness. Consider adding more vegetables or olives for extra texture and flavour.
- Portions: Generous servings with plenty of leftovers. Some felt there was too much meat and sauce compared to gnocchi.
- Texture: Opinions varied on gnocchi texture. Parboiling then pan-frying can achieve a better consistency for those who found it doughy.
