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Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp

By: MissyPorkChop

"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."

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What to Drink?
	Sauvignon Blanc
	Sidecar
	Iced Tea III

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

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

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
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.
Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to garnish.