One-pot Italian beef and gnocchi casserole

Step 1

Heat half of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook beef, in 2 batches for 5 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer to a heatproof bowl.

Step 2

Heat remaining oil in same pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until vegetables are starting to brown. Add garlic, rosemary and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add wine. Cook for 2 minutes or until reduced by half. Add passata, stock cubes and water. Bring to a simmer. Return beef to pan. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 1 hour 30 minutes or until beef is tender.

Step 3

Add zucchini. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes or until zucchini is almost tender. Add gnocchi. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes or until gnocchi is tender. Serve topped with extra rosemary.