Description
Delight your taste buds with this creamy and flavorful White Bean Gnocchi recipe. Tender potato gnocchi, hearty white beans, and fresh spinach come together in a Parmesan-infused sauce that’s perfect for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Gnocchi:
- 1 pound shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Gnocchi: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the gnocchi until they float, about 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil until fragrant. Add white beans, spinach, and vegetable broth. Simmer, then add gnocchi, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Finish and Serve: Stir until creamy, adjust seasoning, and garnish with Parmesan and basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute kale or arugula for the spinach.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
