Creamy Spinach and Feta Gnocchi for Healthy Dinner
Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta Recipe is a comforting one-pan dinner featuring soft potato gnocchi in a creamy sauce with wilted spinach and tangy feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 pound potato gnocchi
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups fresh baby spinach
4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook gnocchi according to package directions until they float. Remove and reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Add broth and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened.
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Add spinach in batches and cook until wilted.
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Return gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat.
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Add feta and Parmesan and stir gently.
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Adjust consistency with reserved cooking water if needed.
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Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and serve immediately.
Notes
Use block feta in brine for best flavor.
Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers.
Optional additions include sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.