Gnocchi are hearty dumplings made with potato flour and semolina. You’ll find them in the frozen foods section of most any supermarket, shelved near ravioli and other frozen pastas. Have the spinach or chard washed and chopped before starting so this dish can come together quickly.

　　

Ingredients

4 to 6 servings

　　One 16-ounce bag frozen gnocchi

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced

　　10 to 12 ounces fresh spinach or Swiss chard, well washed, stemmed, and coarsely chopped

　　One 14- to 16-ounce can low-sodium diced tomatoes (Italian-style, if desired)

　　Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

　　

Step 1

Cook the gnocchi according to package directions and drain.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Sauté the garlic over low heat until golden, about 2 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Add the greens and cover. Steam, using only the water clinging to the leaves, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook just until everything is heated through.

　　

Step 4

Combine the gnocchi with the greens mixture in a serving container and toss well. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

　　

Menu

Step 5

Gnocchi with Fresh Greens (this page)

　　

Step 6

Broiled Portabella Mushrooms (page 203)

　　

Step 7

Bountiful tossed salad, including pink beans or chickpeas

　　

Step 8

Breadsticks

　　

nutrition information

Step 9

Calories: 274

　　

Step 10

Total Fat: 7g

　　

Step 11

Protein: 7g

　　

Step 12

Carbohydrate: 45g

　　

Step 13

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 14

Sodium: 68mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet