Dinner for 4

Pesto Gnocchi with Shrimp

Name: Pesto Gnocchi with Shrimp
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz gnocchi; 1/2 lb medium shrimp; 3/4 cup basil pesto; olive oil; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 3 loosely packed cups of basil leaves; 3 tbsp pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic; 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup olive oil; salt and pepper (optional)

$10.49for 430 minServes 4

Gnocchi and shrimp cook separately, then join homemade basil pesto, parmesan, and olive oil in one warm skillet.

Pesto Gnocchi with Shrimp with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Shrimp, 0.5 lb$7.99/lb typical	0.5 lb	$4.00Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1.25$1.49 each typical	1.25	$1.68Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.75 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.59Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.28Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.49

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.62 per serving$10.49 for 4

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Ingredients

16 oz gnocchi
1/2 lb medium shrimp
3/4 cup basil pesto
olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
3 loosely packed cups of basil leaves
3 tbsp pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup olive oil
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps

Blend the basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil until smooth.
Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the gnocchi until they float, and drain them.
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet and cook the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes, until they reach 145 F.
Add the gnocchi and pesto to the skillet, then toss for 2 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

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