Sausage & White Bean Gnocchi
This dish is jam-packed with goodness. It’s hearty, has a ton of flavor and is pretty daggone healthy.
Serving Size: 4-6 servings
Sausage & White Bean Gnocchi
Healthy, flavorful meal in a skillet.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 50 Min
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 package (13 ounces) Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional
- 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans
- 1 package (16 ounces) gnocchi
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh spinach ~4-5 ounces
- 1/2 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Move a rack in your oven to the upper third of the oven and then preheat to 425°F.
- Put a large oven-safe skillet on the stove at medium-high heat. Pour in the olive oil.
- Coin the turkey sausage and add to the skillet. Cook over high heat until lightly browned, or about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the chopped onion and stir until the onion is transparent, about 4 minutes. Add in the garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Add in the water or broth, undrained Italian diced tomatoes, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, seasoned salt and pepper, THOROUGHLY rinsed, drained and dried cannellini beans, and uncooked gnocchi. Stir until everything is well combined. Gently stir in the spinach and make sure it’s covered with liquid.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and place in the oven.
- Bake for 17-22 minutes. If desired, turn on the broiler and then broil for another 2-3 minutes for delicious crispy top.
- Remove from heat, top with additional salt, pepper and some chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately.
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