Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring pillowy gnocchi, spinach, and a creamy feta sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (about 60 g)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 150 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked gnocchi and crumbled feta cheese to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For variations, add roasted cherry tomatoes or a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg