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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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¼ cup onion, chopped
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½ cup white wine
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¼ 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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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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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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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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Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes.
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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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Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture.
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Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to garnish.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
638 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
50g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 638 | |
% 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.