Ingredients
12 oz gnocchi (cheese or potato-based)
1 lb non-pork Italian sausage (chicken or beef)
5 oz fresh spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tbsp chicken or vegetable broth (non-alcoholic)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if using cast iron skillet
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
Brown sausage, breaking into small pieces, until golden. Remove excess fat
Sauté garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes until fragrant (30 sec)
Add spinach and cook until wilted (2 min)
Boil 2 cups water in skillet, add gnocchi, and cook 2-3 min until tender
Stir in broth, lemon zest, and half the feta until sauce thickens
Season with salt and pepper
Transfer to oven (if using cast iron) and broil 2 min for golden edges
Serve with remaining feta crumbles and fresh parsley
Notes
Use ground beef or halal sausage for dietary preferences
Add cherry tomatoes or kalamata olives for extra Mediterranean flair
Pair with a green salad and crusty bread
Leftovers keep 2 days in fridge (not suitable for freezing due to dairy)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Mediterranean Table
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg