Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus



Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 40 mins
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Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus
Ingredients
  • 1
    pound fresh or frozen shrimp in shells or 8 ounces chilled cooked shrimp
  • 1
    pound thin stalks fresh asparagus
  • 8
    ounces dried linguini
  • 3
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil
  • 8
    medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 2
    tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/3
    cup dry white wine
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1
    tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 2
    tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil
  • Salt
  • ground black pepper
Directions

1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact, if desired. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.

2. Trim woody ends off asparagus. Remove tips and set aside. Bias-slice the stalks into 1- to 1-1/2-inch pieces. Set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return pasta to pan; cover and keep warm.

3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook and stir garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 15 seconds. Add tomato and tomato paste; cook and stir for 3 minutes.

4. Add asparagus stalks, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in shrimp and asparagus tips. Cook, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes more or until shrimp turn opaque. Stir in butter until melted.

5. To serve, add the shrimp mixture and basil to pasta; toss gently to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper

6. Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts (Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 425,
  • Protein (gm) 28,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 55,
  • Fat, total (gm) 9,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 137,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 4,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 5,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 7,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 2089,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 28,
  • Thiamin (mg) 1,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 6,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 161,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 529,
  • Potassium (mg) 732,
  • Calcium (DV %) 91,
  • Iron (DV %) 6,
  • Vegetables () 2,
  • Starch () 3,
  • Very Lean Meat () 3,
  • Fat () 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (1)
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vdr943729 wrote:

I have made this several times and it is always well liked. It is one of my husband's favorite dishes. The use of all fresh ingredients makes it a great tasting dish.

8/16/2011 10:08:03 AM Report Abuse

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