This Baked Gnocchi with Lamb & Feta Cheese comes together easily and cooks in just one-skillet! It’s creamy, delicious and packed with SO much flavor.
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Craving more gnocchi recipes? Be sure to try my Blue Cheese Gnocchi with Frizzled Prosciutto, Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Browned Butter and Tuscan Creamy Gnocchi too.
While you could make this recipe with ground beef, I chose American lamb for its amazing flavor and to add a bit more excitement to this dish.
Are you intimidated to cook with lamb?
Don’t be! Ground lamb in particular is a great way to branch out and try something new! Try swapping ground lamb into all your favorite recipes… In particular, you’ve got to try these Red Wine Lamb Burgers and Lemon Orzo Bowls with Lamb & Tzatziki!
Ingredient notes
- Potato Gnocchi – This pillowy potato pasta is so soft and absorbs the creamy gnocchi sauce while maintaining its shape. You can use fresh or frozen potato gnocchi for this recipe or, if you’re up for it, make the gnocchi from scratch!
- Ground American Lamb
- Canned Tomato Sauce & Canned Tomatoes
- Harissa Paste – Harissa is typically sold in the form of a thick paste or a jarred sauce. It is commonly found in grocery stores, specialty food stores, or international markets that carry North African or Middle Eastern ingredients. I find it at World Market.
- Olive Oil
- Onion & Garlic
- Seasonings – Italian Seasoning, Salt & Pepper
- Feta Cheese
- Fresh Parsley
How to make it
- Saute Onions & Garlic: Heat oil in a large, oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Brown Lamb: Add lamb, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often to break up lamb, until browned and crumbly. Tip: For safety, the USDA recommends cooking ground lamb to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer.
- Assemble: Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, harissa and gnocchi to the skillet and stir to combine. Top with feta cheese.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese has melted. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Variations
Make this easy gnocchi recipe your own with these creative twists:
- Mix-in ideas – Add a pop of color and flavor to the dish by stirring in sautéed cherry tomatoes, spinach, asparagus, caramelized onions, or sautéed mushrooms.
- Tasty toppings – Take the presentation up a notch by sprinkling toasted pine nuts, crispy breadcrumbs, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the baked gnocchi.
What to serve with it
- MORE —> the BEST sides for gnocchi.
Erin’s wine pairings
- Pinot Noir. Its bright acidity and earthy notes pair well with the richness of the lamb.
- Merlot would also be a great match for this delicious dish.
- Sauvignon Blanc is a great white wine pairing option.
- MORE → my 8 favorite lamb wine pairings.
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Full Recipe
Baked Gnocchi with Lamb & Feta
Equipment
- Oven Safe Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground American lamb
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 Tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 6 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Heat oil in a large, oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add lamb, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often to break up lamb, until browned and crumbly.
- Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, harissa and gnocchi to the skillet and stir to combine. Top with feta cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese has melted. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!
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