Description
A cozy comfort dish featuring tender gnocchi in a rich, creamy sauce with sautéed spinach and feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Once they’re al dente, drain them and set aside.
- Sauté the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Wilt the fresh spinach, cooking until it wilts down.
- Add the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Combine the cooked gnocchi and crumbled feta cheese, gently stirring to meld the flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated and aromatic.
- Serve warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Customize this dish with roasted tomatoes, zesty lemon juice, sautéed mushrooms, or fresh herbs for an added flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg