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Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
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¾ cup unsalted butter
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2 ½ tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 tablespoons capers
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1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
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½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 lemon, quartered
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
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While pasta is cooking, heat butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, making sure not to burn, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes; add tomatoes and capers. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until shrimp are completely pink, about 3 minutes more.
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Drain the penne and return it to the empty pot; toss with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Keep warm.
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Pour 1 inch of water into a pot and add a steamer basket. Bring water to a boil and add asparagus. Cover the pot and steam until al dente, about 3 minutes.
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Scoop 1/4 of the spaghetti onto a plate. Add 1/4 of the asparagus and 1/4 of the shrimp mixture, making sure to include the butter sauce as well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with a lemon wedge. Repeat with remaining spaghetti, asparagus, shrimp, Parmesan, and lemon wedges for each serving.
Cook's Note:
Adding 1/2 cup white wine to the butter sauce and/or1 to 2 handfuls of wilted spinach are nice additions, too.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
952 | Calories |
50g | Fat |
92g | Carbs |
41g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 952 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 50g | 64% |
Saturated Fat 26g | 129% |
Cholesterol 273mg | 91% |
Sodium 598mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 92g | 33% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 29% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 41g | 82% |
Vitamin C 38mg | 42% |
Calcium 230mg | 18% |
Iron 9mg | 50% |
Potassium 755mg | 16% |
* 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.