Description
Need a quick cozy meal idea? This creamy gnocchi with spinach and feta is easy simple and full of rich cheesy flavor! A perfect one-pan dinner made in under 30 minutes great for healthy weeknight meals or elegant yet fast holiday comfort food at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan and cook until slightly thickened.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Gently fold in gnocchi and coat with the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt pepper and red pepper flakes if using.
- Top with crumbled feta and serve hot.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or shelf-stable gnocchi for faster prep.
- Substitute cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or beans for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg