Description
This Baked Feta Gnocchi recipe features gooey baked feta cheese combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, pillowy gnocchi, and a flavorful blend of garlic, red onion, and fresh herbs. Baked in the oven until the tomatoes burst and the cheese softens, this dish is both comforting and vibrant—a perfect savory meal served warm with a fresh basil garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy
- 8 ounces feta cheese
Produce
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Pasta
- 17.5 ounces gnocchi
Oils and Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the gnocchi and feta mixture.
- Arrange Ingredients: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a large rimmed sheet pan or a baking dish. Surround the feta with cherry tomatoes, gnocchi, finely diced red onion, and minced garlic evenly distributed around the cheese.
- Season and Toss: Drizzle the olive oil over the feta, cherry tomatoes, and gnocchi. Sprinkle fresh thyme, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes over the ingredients. Toss gently to make sure everything is thoroughly coated in the seasoning and oil.
- Bake Until Tender: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the cherry tomatoes burst and the feta softens and starts to brown slightly.
- Combine and Serve: Once baked, stir all the ingredients together in the pan to combine the melted feta with the tomatoes and gnocchi. Finish by topping with fresh basil leaves before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the gnocchi with small pasta shells or tortellini if desired.
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or sausage before baking.
- If you prefer a milder heat, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven or microwave.
