Description
A cozy, soul-soothing dish featuring creamy baked feta blended with roasted cherry tomatoes and pillowy gnocchi, perfect for quick and comforting dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 block (7 oz or 200g) full-fat feta cheese
- 2 cups (about 300g) cherry tomatoes
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- A handful of fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into an oven-safe baking dish and place the block of feta in the center.
- Scatter the cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves around the feta. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over everything, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Roast for 30 minutes until tomatoes are bursting and feta is golden and soft.
- While the feta roasts, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (usually 2–3 minutes) or until they float to the surface. Drain well.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a fork or spoon, mash the feta and tomatoes gently, blending them together with the roasted garlic to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the drained gnocchi directly into the baking dish and fold gently to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
Do not over-mash the feta to keep some texture. If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon or two of pasta water to loosen it. Use a slotted spoon to transfer gnocchi to avoid sogginess. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days in the fridge; reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Protein: 15
Keywords: baked feta, gnocchi, roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy pasta, easy dinner, comfort food, quick recipe