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One-Pan Baked Feta Gnocchi Recipe

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This One-Pan Baked Feta Gnocchi is a simple and flavorful oven-baked dish featuring tender gnocchi baked with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy feta cheese. Roasting the ingredients together creates a luscious, creamy sauce with a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory notes. It’s an easy, comforting recipe ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Cheese

  • 16 oz. cherry tomatoes, stemmed, washed
  • 1 (4″ x 3″) block feta (about 8 oz.)
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • Fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)

Pantry Items

  • 1 (16-oz.) package gnocchi
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Ingredients: Arrange a rack in the center of your oven and preheat it to 400°F (200°C). In a 13″ x 9″ baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, gnocchi, finely chopped garlic, 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season everything with freshly ground black pepper according to your taste.
  2. Add the Feta: Nestle the block of feta into the center of the tomato and gnocchi mixture. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the top of the feta to encourage roasting and melting.
  3. Roast: Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the feta softens and the cherry tomatoes burst, releasing their juices and forming a saucy mixture with the gnocchi.
  4. Broil for Finish: After roasting, remove the dish from the oven and switch the oven setting to broil. Place the dish back in on the top rack and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until the tomatoes and feta develop a lovely blistered, slightly charred appearance.
  5. Serve: Remove from the oven, then top with fresh basil leaves if desired. Combine the mixture by stirring to create a creamy feta tomato sauce that coats the gnocchi evenly. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • You can substitute regular gnocchi with gluten-free gnocchi for a gluten-free version.
  • Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
  • If you don’t have fresh basil, baby spinach or arugula can be sprinkled on top for added freshness.
  • To save time, use pre-minced garlic instead of fresh garlic cloves.
  • This recipe works best with a sturdy baking dish that can tolerate high oven temperatures.

Keywords: baked feta, gnocchi recipe, one pan meal, roasted cherry tomatoes, easy dinner, Mediterranean dish, creamy feta sauce

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