Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring fluffy gnocchi in a rich feta-cream sauce with fresh spinach, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi (store-bought potato gnocchi; fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (packed)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30–45 seconds. Watch it so it doesn’t brown.
- Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine with the spinach and garlic.
- Add the crumbled feta to the skillet. Stir until it softens and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently toss to coat each piece with the sauce.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, and top with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a milder tang, swap half the feta for cream cheese or ricotta. This recipe is budget-friendly and minimal cleanup makes it a repeat winner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian