Gnocchi With Spinach & Beans
INGREDIENTS:
Serves 4
- 2 (16 oz.) packages potato gnocchi, cooked according to package directions
- 2 (14 oz.) cans Italian diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 (14 oz.) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (6oz.) bag fresh spinach
- 3 TBS butter
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 TBS grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- In a large skillet heat 2 TBS butter over medium high heat. Add butter, onion and garlic. Stir and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add 1 TBS butter and gnocchi. Saute until browned on all sides, another 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, beans and spinach. Stir to combine. (You might have to add the spinach in batches) Cook until spinach is tender and cooked down. Season with salt and pepper. Add cheeses, cover and remove from heat, sitting for about 5 minutes until cheese has melted.
