Gnocchi with White Beans

Name: Gnocchi with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi; 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Here’s one of those no-fuss gnocchi recipes you can toss together and cook in one skillet. Ideal for a busy weeknight, it’s also good with crumbled Italian chicken sausage if you need to please meat lovers. —Julianne Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add gnocchi; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in beans, tomatoes, spinach and pepper; heat through.
Sprinkle with cheeses; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Editor's Note

Look for potato gnocchi in the pasta or frozen foods section.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 307 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Skillet Gnocchi with White Beans in Healthy Cooking December/January 2011

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cookie20

Jun 1, 2018

I'm reviewing this with my add-ins...i melted in spinach artichoke dip to provide a saucier texture. I added mushrooms, more garlic and used sun dried tomatoes.I love. Gnocchi, and this was a great and different way to enjoy it.
Rhoni347

Apr 6, 2017

Pretty good. I learned a new way to make gnocchi too, I didn't realize it didn't need to be boiled! I did add chicken sausage and liked that. Also added some salt too.
hyettk

Jan 9, 2017

Pretty bland and the gnocchi ends up really mushy. Ended up throwing the leftovers away. Won't make again
Theresa

Jan 6, 2017

This dish was outstanding exceeded my expectations. I followed the recipes almost exact. One difference was in a separate skillet I put a tablespoon of olive oil and started cooking the gnocchi by themselves ( about 5 min ) while at the same time in the main skillet I was cooking the onions/garlic. This allowed more room in the skillet for the gnocchis to get nice and brown on all sides. I then added them to main skillet with the onions/ garlic and continue to follow the recipe . The pack of gnocchi I used was almost 18oz so I used 1 1/2 cans of diced tomatoes . I remove the casing from my sausage cut into little chunks and separated it with my fingers and added it at the same time as the spinach , beans and tomatoes.My husband and I loved this dish.I am including a list of my ingredients do to the fact that it turned out so good!FRESH gnocchi from Trader Joes Brand Pasta EmporiumCannellini white kidney beans Trader Joes ( the firmer the bean the better)Hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes.Pepper jack shredded cheese Trader Joes ( instead of mozzarella )Fresh grated imported Parmesan cheese.All Natural smoked turkey sausage ( kielbasa ) already cooked.Brand Garrett Valley at Sprouts comes in 12oz BUT only used 6 oz
dkuglin

Dec 4, 2016

This recipe made it to one of our regular dinner recipes. Easy & delicious.
flipperpie

Nov 22, 2016

This was okay but I only gave it three stars because although I liked the idea of browning the gnocchi I always boil it, I felt it needed something more. First of all I don't like putting garlic in after onions and then the gnocchi because till the gnocchi is browned so is the garlic. Next time I make this I will add more garlic than recipe calls for and I will add it much later. Also I will add basil, some parsley at end.
lidjzl0

Oct 16, 2016

Made for vegan daughtet so did not use cheese. Substituted vegetable broth for the canned tomatoes . Added some italian seasoning. It was realy good. Thanks for the recipe.
patscooking

Oct 12, 2016

I will be trying this recipe soon, but I had to write a comment...if you change the recipe then you are NOT reviewing THIS recipe, it is YOUR recipe you are reviewing. And no where does it say it is soup. Cooking macaroni products is a personal preference..soft or al dente, TASTE IT!!! If you don't like mushy, don't put the gnocchi in right away. Macaroni products have a tendency to soak up all juices and sauces so it will get softer if left over. Just takes common sense. If you taste something before it's served to see if it needs any added flavors, then you add them.
hunter6295

Jun 27, 2016

Very tasty and filling. I did add Italian sausage for theMeat lovers in the family. The only other addition I made was to add fresh basil and oregano from my garden. Even my teenage son and his friend raved about it.
crouchcrew

May 23, 2016

A little on the dry side and my husband felt like the beans made it appear gritty.