Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb lean ground lamb
  • 4 None celery stalks, diced
  • 1 None onion, finely chopped
  • 1 None carrot, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary leaves
  • 3 cups tomato puree
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 pkg (12 oz) potato gnocchi
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet on high heat. Brown ground lamb for 3-4 mins, breaking up lumps with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Add celery, onion, carrot and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins, until vegetables soften.
  • Mix in tomato paste and rosemary. Cook for 1 min. Stir in tomato puree and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 mins, until thickened. Stir in parsley.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Divide lamb mixture among four 1 1/2-cup baking dishes. Top with gnocchi and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 mins, until golden.