Vegetarian Gnocchi with Spinach and White Beans

Gnocchi, spinach, and white beans are tossed in tomato sauce for a quick and easy vegetarian meal that's great for busy weeknights.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 399 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
• 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until bubbling, about 5 minutes; reduce to a simmer and keep warm.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to the skillet with onion mixture; toss with warmed tomato sauce. Add beans and red pepper flakes; stir. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach, folding until just wilted, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer gnocchi to individual serving bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.