Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 cup penne pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup onion, chopped
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1/2 cup white wine
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon butter
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10 spears asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
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18 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
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.
4
Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes.
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.
6
Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture.
7
Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to garnish.