Description
A delightful dish of tender gnocchi coated in a creamy sauce with wilted spinach and tangy feta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz / ~454 g) gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach (about 60 g)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 150 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or 8 oz cream cheese, softened)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions (usually boil until they float). Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant — don’t let it brown.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted (about 1–2 minutes). Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or add softened cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth). If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently fold to coat each piece in the sauce. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Fold in the crumbled feta cheese and taste; adjust salt and pepper as needed. Cook another minute to warm the feta.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Avoid over-stirring to keep gnocchi intact. Use reserved cooking water to adjust sauce consistency and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg