Spinach and Feta Gnocchi Recipe for Easy Family Dinner
A creamy skillet dish featuring tender potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and tangy feta in a silky garlic cream sauce. This comforting dinner comes together quickly and offers balanced flavor with nourishing ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 pound potato gnocchi
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Season with salt and black pepper.
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Add drained gnocchi to the skillet and toss gently to coat. Add reserved cooking water if needed to loosen sauce.
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Stir in crumbled feta and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until creamy.
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Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
Use block feta in brine for superior flavor.
Add cooked chicken or white beans for extra protein.
Stir gently to keep gnocchi intact.