Gourmet Garlic Shrimp Pasta: A Taste Sensation!

Recipe Details

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

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes.

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

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  7. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to garnish.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories638
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
27g
35%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Cholesterol
314mg
105%
Sodium
522mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
13%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
50g
101%
Vitamin C
20mg
22%
Calcium
287mg
22%
Iron
8mg
44%
Potassium
720mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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