Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 17oz package fresh whole wheat gnocchi
• 1 onion chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef (5% fat or less)
• 1 2/3 cups fat free marinara sauce
• 1 10oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions.

2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over med-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and seasoning. Cook stirring occasionally until the onion is slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the beef and brown, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes, Stir in the marinara sauce, spinach and pepper and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time.

3. Drain the gnocchi, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the gnocchi and the reserved liquid to the spinach mixture stirring until blended. Cook uncovered until the gnocchi absorbs some of the sauce, about 2 minutes.

4. Serve sprinkled with the Parmesan.

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