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Spray a frying pan over medium-high heat with olive oil spray. Add bacon and fry until golden, then remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add shallots, carrot, and celery, and fry to soften. Add water or stock if needed to prevent sticking.
Add garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned.
Return the bacon to the pan and stir in mixed herbs, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, sweetener (or sugar), stock, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes until sauce is rich and thickened.
Stir in gnocchi and simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi is cooked. Add more stock if gnocchi absorbs too much liquid.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheddar cheese, and place under the broiler/grill for about 4 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
Scatter with fresh torn basil and serve immediately.