Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
35 mins

Servings:
2

Yield:
2 servings


Ingredients

  • 1cuppenne pasta
  • 2tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • ¼cuponion, chopped
  • ½cupwhite wine
  • ¼teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
  • 1tablespoonbutter
  • 10spearsasparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 18peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
  • 1tablespoonlemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • Directions

    Gather all ingredients.

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    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

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    Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine, and simmer for 2 minutes.

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    Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes.

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    Add the shrimp and lemon juice, continue cooking until the shrimp have turned pink and are no longer translucent in the center. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture.

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    Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to garnish.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    638 Calories
    27g Fat
    37g Carbs
    50g Protein

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