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Quick Creamy Beef & Zucchini Gnocchi

Quick Creamy Beef & Zucchini Gnocchi

with Parmesan Cheese
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 10, 2025
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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
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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