Turkey Gnocchi Ragu

Whether your New Year's resolution focused on the purse or waistline, the Turkey Gnocchi Ragu I made last night is a winner. The ground turkey gets zesty flavor from red bell peppers, basil and oregano (I used fresh herbs which helped). It's very easy to make too, and cost well under $10 for to make 4 substantial servings. Let's see, tasty, inexpensive, healthy...what's not to like?

I can't take credit for the creation, found it in Cooking Light, so I'll simply link to their posting of the recipe.

Wine Pairing: I paired the meal with a montepulciano; any Italian red would be a good choice.

Comments: 12

☃ Aunt Shanny Jan 6, 2008, 1:25pm EST

Sounds like a winner David!

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Marianne M. Jan 6, 2008, 1:35pm EST

I just copied the recipe, David. I've always wanted to try Gnocchi! My son went to school in Florence last year. He became quite knowledgeable about Italian food. Maybe I'll prepare this for him.

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JoAnn C. Jan 6, 2008, 4:13pm EST

sounds good.

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Madame Donna C. Jan 6, 2008, 4:32pm EST

David, thank you for the link. My daughter brings me many recipes from Cooking Light and we tweak them to our liking. They have some good ideas a lot of the time.

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Jennifer F. Jan 6, 2008, 6:32pm EST

Yum! I've often thought of making gnocchi - it seems easy + cheap and everyone loves gnocchi. Now I'm inspired to do it for real.

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David C. Jan 6, 2008, 8:06pm EST

Jennifer--yes, easy & cheap. I bought a lb. for about 2.50; if I'd been more ambitous could have made it probably for less.

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Margaret G. Jan 6, 2008, 8:49pm EST

Sounds good - I will have to try it.

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Jenna is around here somewhere s. Jan 6, 2008, 11:37pm EST

Love gnocchi, only homemade though,mashed potatoes in noodle dough is what it is, the store bought is big and grainy and dry,if you ever tasted it homemade from somewhere...you would be in heaven :)

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