Homemade Crispy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta
This Crispy Gnocchi with Spinach and Feta is a game-changer for anyone who thinks gnocchi has to be soft and pillowy. By pan-searing the gnocchi until they develop a golden, buttery crust, you create a satisfying crunch that perfectly offsets the creamy, salty bite of crumbled feta.
Ingredients
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the gnocchi in a single layer. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the baby spinach in batches, tossing until it just begins to wilt.
- Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.