Gnocchi with Creamy Spinach

This pasta dish was a snap to put together and absolutely delicious!  I have not attempted to make my own gnocchi pasta yet, so for now, I just used a frozen gnocchi from the grocery store.  Feel free to use either goat cheese or sheep's milk cheese.  I recommend using an herbed cheese to provide even more flavor (my sheep's milk cheese was infused with chopped rosemary).

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

• 1/2 lb gnocchi pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 - 3 tablespoons sheep's milk cheese
• salt and pepper

Just cook the gnocchi according to package directions.  Be mindful of the cooking time; gnocchi only takes 2 to 3 minutes, so when the spinach cheese sauce is almost ready, drop in the pasta to the boiling water.  

In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.  Add the chopped green onion and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.  Saute until softened, about 2 minutes, then add the garlic and spinach.  When the spinach has wilted, turn the heat to low, and add the cheese.  Stir to melt the cheese, and taste the sauce for additional seasoning.  Keep the sauce warm, but not bubbling, while you wait for the pasta.  Serve the pasta tossed together with the sauce and enjoy!