Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp

Name: Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 10 spears asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 Tbsp butter; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 40 grams onion, chopped; 25 grams grated Parmesan cheese; 113 grams penne pasta; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 servings salt and pepper to taste; 18 larges 18 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb); 120 milliliters white wine

Elegant Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp is a pescatarian main course. One portion of this dish contains about 32g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 593 calories. This recipe serves 2. A mixture of salt and pepper, lemon juice, pepper flakes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Penne Con Funghi E Melanzane (Penne With Mushrooms and Eggplant), Elegant Fava & Spinach Soup, and Elegant, Intimate Thanksgiving.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

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Pot

Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

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Penne

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.

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Garlic

Onion

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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.

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Asparagus

Butter

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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Salt And Pepper