Gnocchi di Ricotta e Gamberi

Gnocchi di Ricotta e Gamberi is a delightful Italian dish featuring soft, pillowy gnocchi made with ricotta cheese and topped with succulent shrimp. This comforting meal combines the flavors of the sea with creamy goodness, making it a perfect choice for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Ricotta cheese - 250 grams
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Shrimp - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, flour, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Dust a clean surface with flour and turn the dough out. Knead gently for about 1 minute until smooth. Divide the dough into 4 pieces.
3. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 1 cm thick, then cut into 2 cm pieces to form gnocchi.
4. Using a fork, gently press down on each piece to create ridges. Place the gnocchi on a floured tray.
5. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the gnocchi in batches. Once they float to the surface, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.
6. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
8. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they soften.
9. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, toss gently to combine, and cook for an additional minute to heat through.
10. Remove from heat, stir in chopped basil, and serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp and ricotta, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can promote heart health.

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