Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto

Name: Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 946 milliliters (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 pound); 237 milliliters basil leaves; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 454 grams package vacuum-packed gnocchi (such as Vigo); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps preshredded Parmesan cheese; 2 Tbsps pine nuts, toasted; 454 grams peeled and deveined large shrimp, coarsely chopped; 2 liters water, divided

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto If you have water, pine nuts, bottled garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven.

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Add gnocchi to pan; cook 4 minutes or until done (gnocchi will rise to surface).

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Gnocchi

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Remove with a slotted spoon; place in a large bowl.

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Add asparagus and shrimp to pan; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.

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Asparagus

Shrimp

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Drain.

Add shrimp mixture to gnocchi.

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Combine remaining 1 tablespoon water, basil, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides.

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Drizzle oil through food chute with food processor on; process until well blended.

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Add basil mixture to shrimp mixture; toss to coat.

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Serve immediately.

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Servings:

946milliliters

(1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 pound)237milliliters

basil leaves 2teaspoons

bottled minced garlic 454grams

package vacuum-packed gnocchi (such as Vigo)2teaspoons

fresh lemon juice 4teaspoons

extra-virgin olive oil 2Tbsps

preshredded Parmesan cheese 2Tbsps

pine nuts, toasted 454grams

peeled and deveined large shrimp, coarsely chopped 2liters

water, divided

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Gnocchi works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Spalletti Chianti D.O.C.G. () with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.