White Bean Gnocchi

Move a rack in your oven to the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425℉. Prep ingredients before starting—cooking goes quickly. Dice onion, mince garlic, cut sausage into coins (~1/2 inch thick), drain, rinse, and dry off beans, coarsely chop spinach, and grate cheeses.

Place a large oven-safe skillet (I use a deep, 12-inch cast-iron skillet) on the stove over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil and when hot, add diced onion. Sauté, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until onion is transparent and becoming golden, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and stir for another 30 seconds. Add coined turkey sausage. Cook until lightly browned, about 3–4 minutes.

Add in stock, undrained diced tomatoes, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, beans, uncooked gnocchi (break apart any that are sticking together), and spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (I add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.) Stir until well combined. Top with grated mozzarella and Parmesan.

Bake 17–23 minutes. If desired, broil 1–2 minutes for a delicious crispy top (watch closely—it can go from perfect to burnt in a matter of seconds!)

Remove from heat, and let slightly cool before tasting for any additional seasonings. Top with fresh parsley and enjoy hot! If desired, top individual bowls with more cheese—yum!