Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta
This comforting Italian-inspired dish features soft gnocchi tossed with sautéed spinach and creamy feta cheese, making it a quick and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 150g fresh spinach leaves
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked gnocchi and toss to combine with the spinach and garlic.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and gently mix until slightly melted and evenly distributed.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Remove from heat.
- Optional: Toast pine nuts in a dry pan until golden and sprinkle over the dish before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added protein, serve with grilled chicken or a poached egg on top. You can also swap pine nuts for walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
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