Skillet Gnocchi With Spinach & White Beans

Submitted by Debbwl

"This is my version of a recipe I found on EatingWell and tweaked to our liking. We like ours very thick. See options for a slightly saucier version see *optional version* it adds a 1/2 cup of water and changes how the onion is cooked."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 16 ounces gnocchi, shelf-stable (used sweet potato wheat)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces white beans, rinsed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until plumped and starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
2. Add the remaining oil and onion the pan and cook over medium heat for about 7 to 10 minutes, till soft and lightly caramelized. Stir in garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the spinach, tomatoes, beans, pepper to the onions and garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in gnocchi and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover just till cheese melts about 1 minute.
4. *optional version* Add reaming oil and onion to the pan and cook, stirring, over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook until the onion is soft about 4 minutes.

Reviews

[DailyInspiration]

We enjoyed this hearty all-in-one dish. Great combination of ingredients -- next time, I might cut the spinach by half and add some red pepper flakes to give it a little "kick". I will definitely make this dish again. Thanks for the post! Made for the Everyday is a Holiday tag game.

 

[loof751]

What a wonderful and healthy one-pan dish! I used less onion and fresh spinach, otherwise made just as directed. I didn't drain my tomatoes and thought that the amount of liquid was just right to make a nice sauce for the gnocchi. Loved this dish - thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[alvinakatz]

We found this a too heavy on the beans and light on the tomato for our taste. Loved the preparation of the gnocchi though. I've never sauteed them before.

 

[Karen Elizabeth]

Mmm Deb, loved this!!!! I would never have thought of adding white beans (I used cannelli), but it really works! I like the addition of red pepper flakes by other reviewers, but the gnocchi I used were tomato/chilli flavour and really didnt need an extra kick. I didnt hold back on any ingredients, I like a saucy dish. I didnt add the mozzarella, not for any particular reason other than that I thought the grated parmesan was sufficient. Loved this tasty recipe, am having the leftovers for lunch, so fab! :) Made for International Agents of QUEST, Italian trip :)

 

[nemokitty]

Excellent dish!! I used potato gnocchi and left out the mozzarella (didn't have any). I also added red pepper flakes as Nancy's Pantry suggested. Hubby and I loved it. Will make this one often. Made for Everyday is a Holiday game 2013.