Description
A comforting and quick dinner recipe featuring creamy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and salty feta cheese, ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package Potato gnocchi (Shelf-stable or refrigerated)
- 2 cups Fresh spinach (Baby spinach is easiest, but any kind works)
- 4 oz Feta cheese (Block feta crumbled by hand tastes best)
- 2-4 cloves Garlic (Adjust according to your preference)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (Can substitute with butter)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (Can substitute with half and half)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (Optional but enhances the sauce)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- to taste Red pepper flakes (Optional for heat)
- 1 tsp Lemon zest (Optional for brightness)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and a small knob of butter.
- Add gnocchi in a single layer and let them sit for a couple of minutes before stirring to achieve golden brown spots.
- Once the gnocchi is crispy, lower the heat and stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
Cooking
- Pour in the cream and stir gently. Allow it to bubble for 1 to 2 minutes, adding Parmesan if using.
- Add spinach and stir until it wilts, then turn off the heat and fold in the crumbled feta.
- Season with black pepper, a pinch of salt if needed, and red pepper flakes. Optionally, add a little lemon zest.
Notes
This recipe is flexible; you can improvise with seasonal ingredients like peas in spring or cherry tomatoes in summer. Serve with a fresh salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian