Creamy Gnocchi With Spinach And Feta (Printable)
Soft potato dumplings in a velvety cream sauce with wilted spinach and crumbled feta cheese—a satisfying vegetarian meal ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Gnocchi and Vegetables
01 - 1.1 lbs fresh potato gnocchi
02 - 5.3 oz baby spinach, washed
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
05 - 0.85 cups heavy cream
06 - 0.25 cups vegetable broth
07 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 1 oz grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
# Method:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the surface, about 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add crumbled feta and grated Parmesan (if using). Stir until the cheese is partially melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg (if desired).
06 - Gently fold in the cooked gnocchi, tossing until they are well coated in the sauce and heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with extra feta and black pepper if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It transforms store bought gnocchi into restaurant quality comfort food in under thirty minutes
- The salty tang of feta against rich cream creates that perfect balance you crave on hard days
02 -
- Never skip boiling gnocchi separately because direct pan cooking makes them gummy and dense
- Reserve some pasta water before draining in case your sauce needs thinning
03 -
- Room temperature cream prevents curdling when added to hot vegetables
- Let the sauce rest for a minute off heat before serving so it thickens naturally