Gnocchetti with prawns and broccoli rabe.
The complete dish par excellence, carbohydrates from green leaf fibers and seafood proteins. What could be healthier?
Moreover, you will amaze your guests with the delicacy of the prawns, accompanied by the strong flavor of the broccoli rabe. All in a combination of flavors that will surprise
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Slow Cooking, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter and Spring
- Energy 479.29 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 31.00 (g) of which sugars 5.55 (g)
- Proteins 29.53 (g)
- Fat 27.07 (g) of which saturated 9.71 (g)of which unsaturated 3.84 (g)
- Fibers 3.82 (g)
- Sodium 687.17 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 400 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
Let’s do the shopping
- 11 oz broccoli rabe (weighed after cleaning)
- 11 oz prawns (weighed after peeling)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 9 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 oz Parmigiano Reggiano DOP (grated)
Gnocchetti with prawns and broccoli rabe
Tools
here’s what we need
- Pot
- Colander
- Skillet
Preparation of Gnocchetti with Prawns and Broccoli Rabe
Let’s start with the gnocchi: if you want to make them yourself, it’s very easy, just follow this link that will explain how to make them click
Let’s start with the vegetables: Choose the most tender leaves and the tips. Wash them several times and then…
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt once it starts boiling, and drop in the broccoli rabe.
Let them cook for 15 minutes, and meanwhile, proceed with the recipe.
Peel the prawns.
Remove the black vein from the intestines.
Then cut them into 1/2 inch pieces.
After the broccoli rabe has cooked, add the gnocchi. Once they float to the surface, drain them immediately.
Now, in the skillet, add the extra virgin olive oil and the chopped garlic. Sauté for 1 minute and then…
Add the raw prawns, gnocchi with broccoli rabe, and plenty of grated Parmigiano.
I use Tognana pans; they are now on sale for my blog friends. Click here to purchase.
Toss for 1 minute and then serve hot. Here are the Gnocchetti with Prawns and Broccoli Rabe ready
tips
Gnocchetti with prawns and broccoli rabe. In this recipe, you can substitute the prawns with any fish, swordfish is also excellent.

