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Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp

SUBMITTED BY: MrsPorkChop

"This is a healthy, hearty, yet elegant recipe that is good enough for guests. It is also very easy and can be made with little notice. With low-carb pasta this can a good low-carb meal idea."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 10 spears asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 18 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 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. Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes. 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.
  3. Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to garnish.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by SWEETJAM
I made this tonight. I think it would be a great hot weather meal. My only issue was that... MORE


 
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Recipe Submitter:

MrsPorkChop
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Dix Hills, New York, USA
Living In: Stamford, Connecticut, USA
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Nutritional Information
Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 634

  • Total Fat: 27.4g
  • Cholesterol: 313mg
  • Sodium: 775mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
  • Protein: 50.9g

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