Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta
A delicious and easy Italian-inspired dish featuring tender gnocchi sautéed with fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 150g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently toss with spinach and garlic.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the gnocchi and spinach mixture. Stir gently to combine and warm through.
- Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and lemon juice. Toss again to combine all flavors.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
For added protein, top with grilled chicken or roasted pine nuts. A drizzle of balsamic glaze also complements the flavors beautifully.
Find it online: https://kierasrecipes.com/gnocchi-with-spinach-and-feta/