Gnocchi with Spinach, Feta & Walnuts
This quick and easy recipe for Gnocchi with Spinach, Feta & Walnuts features fresh gnocchi combined with spinach, feta, garlic, and walnuts.
Equipment
- nonstick pan
- medium saucepan
- large skillet or wide pot
Ingredients
Nuts and Oil
- ⅔ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 4 tablespoons Vrisi 36 extra virgin Greek olive oil or other quality extra virgin olive oil
Veggies and Cheese
- 2 pieces garlic cloves very thinly sliced
- 1 pound spinach trimmed and chopped
- 1.5 cups crumbled Greek feta
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pasta
- 1 pound fresh gnocchi
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a nonstick pan over medium heat, warm the walnuts, shaking the pan back and forth, for a few minutes, until the walnuts are lightly toasted. Set aside.
- Set a medium saucepan filled with water over high heat and bring to a boil.
- While the water is coming to a boil, make the spinach topping: In a large, deep skillet or wide pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and stir for a few minutes until soft, careful not to burn the garlic. Add the spinach, raise the heat, and stir until the spinach wilts. Drain the spinach and place in a serving bowl.
- Add salt to the boiling water, then add the gnocchi. As the gnocchi rise to the top, remove them with a slotted spoon and add to the bowl where you’ve put the spinach. When all the gnocchi are in the bowl, add the feta, walnuts, pink peppercorns, and remaining olive oil. Toss gently and serve hot.
Notes
To learn more about Greek feta, click the link provided in the article.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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