Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta is a comforting yet balanced dinner featuring tender potato gnocchi in a rich cream sauce with fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
1 pound potato gnocchi
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
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 and set aside.
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Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until translucent.
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Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
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Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
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Fold in crumbled feta and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve warm.