Posted by ehme on November 4th, 2007 in Healthy or something like it, party food

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• 2 qts. plus 1 T water, divided
• 1 16 oz pkg vacuum-packed gnocchi (such as Vigo)
• 4 c. (1 inch) slices asparagus (about 1 lb)
• 1 lb. peeled and deveined large shrimp, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 2 T.preshredded Parmessan cheese
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp. bottled minced garlic
• 4 tsp. extravirgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Bring 2 qts water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add gnocchi to pan; cook 4 mins or until done (gnocchi will rise to surface). Remove gnocchi with slotted spoonl place in a large bowl. Add asparagus and shrum to pan; cook five minutes of until shrimp are done. Drain. Add shrimp mixture to gnocchi.

Combine remaining 1 T water, basil and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides. Drizzle olive oil through food chute with food processor on; process until well blended. Add salt and basil mixture to shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately. 4 servings (serving size:2 cups)

Cooking Light July 2007