Baked Gnocchi with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Beans
This gnocchi bake with seasonal tomatoes, fresh spinach, beans, and cheese is an easy and healthy family dinner ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 654kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 lb. (450g) cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 14 oz. (400g) can butter beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 lb. (450g) baby spinach leaves
- 1 package (1 lb / 450g) store-bought gnocchi
- 1 fresh Mozzarella cheese ball , drained and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt , or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper , or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large iron cast skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and fry for 1 minute. Pour in the wine and simmer gently until the tomatoes release their juices, about 3-5 minutes. Reduce the heat and add the butter beans. Cook for 1 minute. Then stir in spinach in batches and cook until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain gnocchi (reserve some of cooking water) and stir into the prepared sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add some cooking water to loosen.
- Spread the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden. Serve hot.
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Notes
Adapted from "Gino's Veg Italia!" by Gino D'Acampo.
Nutrition
Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 79.8g | Protein: 28.5g | Fat: 25.3g | Cholesterol: 29.6mg | Sodium: 898.5mg | Sugar: 5.4g