Meatballs and Gnocchi

This is quick and yummy! The sauce is nice and creamy, and the flavors are fantastic together. A wok work great for this dish, but any deep pan will do. Add a green salad as a side, and you have a filling and delicious meal. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

-1 onion, finely chopped

-4 cloves garlic, minced

-2 lbs frozen meatballs (homestyle)

-2 cups beef broth

-1lb dry gnocchi

-1 cup heavy cream

-zest from 1 lemon

-1 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice

-1/2-1 tsp salt

-1/2-1 tsp pepper

-1 cup shredded mozzarella

-1/2 cup shredded parmesan

-2 tsp dried parsley leaves

Directions:

Heat the oil in the wok or deep pan. Add the onion and saute for a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the frozen meatballs. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the broth and give it a good stir, scraping off the bits on the bottom. 

Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the gnocchi and the cream. Mix well and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Add the zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir. Add the cheeses and parsley. Give it one more good stir until the cheese is all melted. 

Scoop onto plates and enjoy! YUM!