Feta & Pesto Gnocchi Bake Recipe
Feta & Pesto Gnocchi Bake transforms shelf-stable gnocchi into crispy golden pillows swimming in vibrant basil pesto and creamy melted feta. Bursting cherry tomatoes add juicy sweetness to this 25-minute sheet pan sensation.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 16 oz shelf-stable gnocchi
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 6 oz feta cheese block
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Fresh basil torn
- Parmesan shavings
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line sheet pan with parchment.
- 2. Toss gnocchi and tomatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- 3. Nestle feta block in center. Dollop pesto over everything.
- 4. Bake 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until gnocchi golden and tomatoes burst.
- 5. Crumble feta into sauce. Garnish with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
- Use shelf-stable gnocchi – no boiling required.
- Don’t stir too much first 10 minutes for crispy edges.
- Leftovers reheat perfectly in microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: feta pesto gnocchi bake, sheet pan gnocchi, baked feta gnocchi