Description
This Crispy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta recipe is a quick, cozy, and comforting meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines pan-fried or oven-roasted gnocchi with wilted spinach, garlic, and creamy feta. Perfect for busy weeknights, solo lunches, or healthy meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16-ounce/450g) package shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Skillet Method: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi (no boiling needed) and sauté for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice (optional). Serve warm.
- Sheetpan Method: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss gnocchi with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes directly on a baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp. In the last 5 minutes, add spinach directly to the pan and toss to wilt. Top with crumbled feta and serve immediately.
Notes
- No need to boil gnocchi before cooking—it crisps better dry.
- Use plant-based feta to make this dish vegan-friendly.
- Do not overcrowd the pan or tray; space allows proper crisping.
- Spinach cooks fast—add it at the very end to avoid sogginess.
- Great for meal prep: store in the fridge for up to 3 days, reheat in skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Vegetarian
- Method: Pan-Fried, Oven-Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
Keywords: Crispy Gnocchi Spinach Feta, Pan-fried gnocchi, Spinach feta gnocchi, Easy gnocchi recipe, Quick dinner, Vegetarian meal, Sheet pan gnocchi