Healthy gnocchi
Prep
5 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium
This is my go to weeknight dinner when I want something comforting but actually good for me. The beauty of this healthy gnocchi is that it comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. I love using white beans as my protein boost since they're packed with fiber and keep you feeling full, plus they add a wonderful creaminess to the sauce. The whole thing is incredibly budget friendly too, with simple pantry staples that won't break the bank. It's the kind of meal that tastes indulgent but leaves you feeling nourished, and honestly, that's my favorite kind of cooking.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 1 tspolive oil
- 11 red onion finely chopped
- 12 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 tbsptomato purée
- 400 gcan white beans(we used butter beans)
- 400 gcan chopped tomatoes
- 100 gfrozen spinach
- 400 gpack fresh gnocchi
- 2 tbspreduced-fat crème fraîche
- 25 gparmesan finely grated
- 1 smallhandful of fresh parsley to serve
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat and cook the onion for 8-10 mins until soft but not coloured. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min until fragrant.
- 2
Add the tomato purée and the beans, along with their liquid, then pour in the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, season well, then stir in the spinach. Stir and cook for 2-3 mins until the spinach has loosened.
- 3
Add the gnocchi, cover and cook for another 2-3 mins, then uncover and stir in the crème fraîche. Simmer for another 5 mins, adding a splash of boiling water if needed, until the gnocchi is cooked through. Serve in bowls sprinkled with the parmesan, fresh parsley and a little black pepper to finish.
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