Description
Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta is a quick and comforting dish that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. It combines soft gnocchi with wilted spinach and creamy feta for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
16 oz Potato Gnocchi
5 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
4 oz Feta Cheese
1 cup Heavy Cream
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
3 cloves Garlic
1 medium Shallot
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Lemon Zest
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the gnocchi according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until translucent
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened, whisking in Parmesan cheese
- Add the spinach in batches, stirring until wilted
- Fold in the cooked gnocchi, crumbled feta, and lemon zest, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately
Notes
Use high-quality feta for the best melting texture.
For a gluten-free version, substitute gnocchi with cauliflower-based or gluten-free varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg