Description
A delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian dish featuring white bean gnocchi with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. This one-pan meal is bursting with Italian-inspired flavors and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the White Bean Gnocchi:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
Other Ingredients:
- 1 (16-ounce) package shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup vegetable broth or water (optional, for moisture)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the White Bean Gnocchi: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in white beans, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Add gnocchi and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes until gnocchi is tender. Add broth if needed. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with basil if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use gluten-free gnocchi if needed.
- For a creamier version, stir in ricotta or cream.
- Pairs well with a green salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
