Description
A quick and flavorful sheet pan recipe featuring tender potato gnocchi, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes roasted to perfection with fragrant herbs and spices, finished with creamy feta cheese for a deliciously easy dinner.
Ingredients
Produce
- 1 bunch broccolini (ends trimmed, florets cut into big pieces and stems cut into ½-inch pieces)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (sliced)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Dry and Canned Goods
- 1 pound store-bought potato gnocchi (we like Isola)
- ½ teaspoon za’atar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Dairy
- 6 ounces feta cheese (torn into 1-inch chunks)
Oils and Vinegars
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the gnocchi, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced garlic. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, then sprinkle sea salt, fresh thyme, za’atar, red pepper flakes, and several grinds of black pepper over everything. Toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- First roast: Spread the seasoned mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to begin softening the vegetables and gnocchi.
- Add the feta and continue roasting: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, stir the ingredients gently to promote even cooking, then scatter torn chunks of feta cheese evenly over the top. Return the tray to the oven and roast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and the vegetables and feta are nicely browned and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, adjust seasoning to taste with extra salt or pepper, and serve immediately for a warm, hearty meal.
Notes
- You can swap broccolini with broccoli or asparagus if unavailable.
- For extra protein, add cooked chicken or sausage before roasting.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi to make this dish gluten-free.
- Make sure to toss the ingredients halfway through cooking for even roasting and browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
