Spicy Tomato Ricotta Gnocchi with Shrimp

Name: Spicy Tomato Ricotta Gnocchi with Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil; 5 clove garlic (minced); 56 ounce crushed tomatoes; 3 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.75 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 2 package ricotta gnocchi; 5 ounce fresh spinach; 0.625 cup fresh basil (roughly chopped); 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)

Plump shrimp are tossed in a bold, spicy arrabbiata-style tomato sauce with fluffy ricotta gnocchi and fresh spinach.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.04/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

3 tablespoon olive oil
5 clove garlic (minced)
56 ounce crushed tomatoes
3 teaspoon kosher salt
0.75 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 package ricotta gnocchi
5 ounce fresh spinach
0.625 cup fresh basil (roughly chopped)
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 4 cloves of the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and 2 teaspoons of the kosher salt, and the black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook the ricotta gnocchi according to package directions, typically by boiling for 2-3 minutes until they float. Drain well.
While the sauce simmers, in a separate small bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining 1 clove of minced garlic, and the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
Add the spinach to the sauce, stirring until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the seasoned shrimp to the simmering sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
Stir in the drained gnocchi and most of the fresh basil. Serve immediately, garnished with the optional Parmesan cheese and remaining fresh basil.

Notes

Using pre-made ricotta gnocchi is a great time saver. If unavailable, traditional potato gnocchi can be substituted. The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 417
Protein: 34.3 g
Carbohydrates: 48.9 g
Fat: 9.5 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Sodium: 1641 mg
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sugar: 7.3 g
Cholesterol: 239 mg