Description
A velvety and herbaceous pasta dish featuring pillowy gnocchi, tender spinach, and tangy feta in a rich dairy-based sauce. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
400g potato gnocchi
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
500g fresh spinach
1 cup crumbled feta
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (pork-free)
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Salt boiling water generously in a large pot.
Add gnocchi in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes or until they float. Drain and set aside.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add fresh spinach to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes until wilted.
Reduce heat to low, then stir in whole milk, Parmesan, feta, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and ensure the cheese blends smoothly into the sauce.
Add the cooked gnocchi and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the gnocchi.
Finish with a garnish of fresh dill, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use store-bought or homemade potato gnocchi for best results.
For a vegan option, substitute crumbled feta with vegan feta and use almond milk.
For brighter flavor, use fruity virgin olive oil.
Garlic can be substituted with 1 tsp garlic powder if fresh is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work & School
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg