1. Start with the veggies – peel the onion and garlic and dice/chop finely. Wash and dry the bell peppers, remove the seeds and cut them into bite-size pieces. Set aside.

2. Heat up a large Dutch oven with some olive oil. Add the ground meat and fry it for a few minutes until nicely browned – takes about 4-5 minutes. Take it out and set it aside in a bowl.

3. Add some more oil, if needed, then add the onion and sauté until soft and glossy. Next, add the garlic and bell pepper pieces and let everything cook until the bell peppers are softer – about 3-4 minutes.

4. Add the bell pepper paste, cayenne pepper, paprika powder, dried oregano, and some chili flakes (optional) and mix until well combined. Let everything roast/cook for a moment, then deglaze with the veggie broth. Add the chunky tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, as well as the cooked meat, reduce the heat slightly and let everything simmer for about 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.

5. While the meat and veggies are cooking, heat up a large frying pan with some olive oil, add the gnocchi and fry them for 7-8 minutes or until cooked through and nicely browned here and there. Add the gnocchi to the sauce and mix it in. Serve the gnocchi, veggies, and meat in bowls with some chopped chives and grated Parmesan on top (optional).