Description
This White Bean Gnocchi is a hearty, flavorful twist on the traditional dish. Made with cannellini beans, it’s rich, satisfying, and pairs perfectly with marinara sauce. The gnocchi are soft and light with a golden brown crispy finish. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, liquid reserved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for coating
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus extra for boiling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- Chopped basil for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the cannellini beans, 1/4 cup of the reserved bean liquid, and minced garlic. Pulse until smooth.
- Add the bean mixture to a mixing bowl along with flour and salt. Stir until uniform in color. Knead the dough a few times to bring it together.
- Divide the dough into 6 roughly equal portions. Roll one portion into a long snake shape on your work surface. Cut into ¾” pieces.
- Drag each piece of dough along the back of a fork to create the gnocchi shape. Toss the shaped gnocchi with a small amount of flour to prevent sticking.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt it. Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water. Cook for about 1 minute or until the gnocchi floats to the top. Work in batches if needed.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the drained gnocchi and sauté for 2 minutes until golden brown on the outside.
- Add marinara sauce to the pan and heat through.
- Serve with fresh basil and optional parmesan cheese. Enjoy your White Bean Gnocchi!
Notes
- You can work in batches when boiling the gnocchi to prevent them from sticking together.
- Use any marinara sauce of your choice, or make a homemade sauce for an extra boost of flavor.
- Garnish with extra basil and parmesan for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg