Wheat Penne with Roasted Vegetables and Shrimp
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White wine and spices season the vegetables and shrimp in this whole wheat pasta dinner.


Wheat Penne with Roasted Vegetables and Shrimp


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Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  small  cauliflower, choppedOn Sale
  • 2  medium  red onions, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick wedgesOn Sale
  • 2  medium  carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 2  small  Delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into thin half-moonsOn Sale
  • 1  pound  large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left onOn Sale
  • 1  pint  cherry tomatoes, halvedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  dry white wineOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  extra virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 4  garlic cloves  crushedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  crushed red pepperOn Sale
  • 3  sprigs  fresh thymeOn Sale
  • 1/2  pound  whole wheat penne pastaOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped flat-leaf parsleyOn Sale
  •     Coarse sea salt to tasteOn Sale
  •     Freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  •     Parmesan cheese for garnishOn Sale

Directions
1.
Set a large, rimmed baking pan on the middle shelf of the oven; preheat to 500 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Put cauliflower, onions, carrots, and squash in the pot; cover until water returns to a boil. Uncover; cook 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a colander. Reserve cooking water for later.
2.
In a bowl, toss vegetables, shrimp, tomatoes, wine, oil, garlic, cumin, red pepper, and thyme. Transfer to the pan in the oven; roast 15 minutes, stirring midway, until veggies are tender and shrimp is cooked. Discard thyme.
3.
Return the pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and transfer to a wide serving bowl. Toss pasta with veggie mixture; season with salt and pepper. Add cheese if desired.

Nutrition information
Calories 459, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 21 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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