Shrimp & Pesto Pasta
The spring flavors of asparagus and pesto combine beautifully with fettuccine and shrimp in a light and simple pasta dish that works for family or casual entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with a tomato-and-arugula salad tossed with mustard-balsamic vinaigrette and fruit sorbet for dessert.
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6 servings, 1 1/2 cups each
Ingredients
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8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine
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1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
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1/2 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers
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1/4 cup prepared pesto
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
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1 cup dry white wine
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions specify. Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender, about 3 minutes more. Reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water, drain the fettuccine and asparagus and return to the pot. Stir in peppers and pesto. Cover to keep warm.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 3 minutes. Add wine, increase heat to high and continue cooking until the shrimp are curled and the wine is reduced, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and the reserved cooking water to the pasta; toss to coat. Season with pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 303, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 284 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 21 g, Potassium 292 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Calcium 15%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 2,Vegetable 1,Lean Meat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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