Description
Yes, creamy *can* be healthy! Dive into our Creamy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta. Enjoy tender gnocchi enveloped in a vibrant, garlicky low-fat cream cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g package potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz (113g) low-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 5 oz (150g) fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package directions until they float to the surface (usually 2-3 minutes). Drain well and set aside.
- Step 2: While the gnocchi cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Step 3: Reduce the heat to low. Add the low-fat cream cheese and vegetable broth to the skillet. Stir continuously, breaking up the cream cheese, until it melts and forms a smooth, creamy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Step 4: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and stir gently until it wilts into the sauce, about 2-3 minutes. Then, fold in the crumbled feta cheese until just combined.
- Step 5: Add the drained cooked gnocchi to the sauce in the skillet. Gently toss everything together until the gnocchi is well coated with the creamy spinach and feta sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store any delightful leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; the sauce might thicken, but it's still delicious!
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of extra vegetable broth or water to restore its creamy texture.
- Elevate your meal by serving this creamy gnocchi with a sprinkle of fresh basil or a side of crusty whole-grain bread to soak up every last bit of that delicious sauce.
- To ensure the best flavor, sauté your minced garlic just until it's fragrant and lightly golden, avoiding any browning to keep the sauce sweet and not bitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 395
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: *The % Daily Value for Trans Fat and Unsaturated Fat is not established.
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 3g