Description
Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta is a quick, comforting one-pan meal with pillowy gnocchi, tender spinach, and tangy feta cheese in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add gnocchi and cook 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan and feta cheese, stirring until creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra feta or Parmesan.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. You can also add sun-dried tomatoes or cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Vegetarian
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: gnocchi with spinach, creamy gnocchi, feta gnocchi recipe, vegetarian pasta, easy gnocchi dinner