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Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe

This Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe is a gluten-free and low carb dinner twist on the popular baked feta pasta from Finland. It's made with cherry tomatoes, feta, avocado oil, dried herbs and Trader Joe's Cauliflower and comes together quickly for an easy weeknight dinner.

Course Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword baked feta pasta, tik tok pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 16-ounce package of cherry tomatoes (about 4 cups)
  • 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil OR avocado oil
  • fine sea salt + fresly cracked black pepper , to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 7-ounce block Violife Vegan Feta Cheese , or use any feta of your choice
  • 1 package Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi
  • 2-3 garlic cloves , minced + divided
  • handful fresh basil , chopped + more for serving
  • handful of baby spinach

Optional ingredients

  • dried herbs
  • lemon zest or lemon juice
  • red pepper chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 400F. Add cherry tomatoes to a 2.5 quart baking dish or casserole dish (mine is 10.75 x 7.5). Add half of the garlic, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.

    Cherry tomatoes in a white casserole dish drizzled with olive oil

FOR DAIRY-FREE VIOLIFE FETA:

  1. **If using Violife Feta, place the baking pan with just the tomatoes in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. If using regular / dairy feta, skip this step.

    After 30 minutes, use oven mitts to carefully remove the baking pan from the oven. Make a well in the center and add the block of feta. Season with oregano, salt and pepper.

    Bake again for 15 minutes or until tomatoes are juicy and most of them have bursted or read to burst. Broil for the last 1-2 minutes for golden brown color, if desired.

    Cherry tomatoes in a white casserole dish with a a block of feta

FOR REGULAR DAIRY FETA (INCLUDING - GOAT / SHEEP)

  1. Make a well in the center and add the block of feta. Season with more salt and pepper and dried oregano and bake for 30-35 minutes or until tomatoes are juicy and most of them have bursted or read to burst. Broil for the last 1-2 minutes for golden brown color, if desired.

    Cherry tomatoes in a white casserole dish with a a block of feta

PREPARE THE PASTA

  1. Meanwhile, prepare the cauliflower gnocchi in the air fryer, oven or skillet.

    Close-up view of crispy air fried cauliflower gnocchi in an air fryer basket

ASSEMBLE

  1. Remove the baking dish from the oven and add half of the basil then stir with spoon until the tomatoes and feta are nice and creamy.

    Top view of keto baked pasta in a white casserole dish

  2. Stir in the cooked gnocchi, baby spinach add the rest of the garlic and toss to coat again.

    Top view of keto baked pasta in a white casserole dish

  3. Top with remaining fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy.

    Top view of vegan baked pasta in a white bowl

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

This recipe is adapted from Grilled Cheese Social Baked Feta Pasta to be grain-free and dairy-free.

Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Sodium 3mg0%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.