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Shrimp & Pesto Pasta
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    • 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.

    Ingredients

    Serves:

      • 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine
      • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
      • 1/2 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers
      • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
      • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
      • 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
      • 1 cup dry white wine
      • 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

    Per Single Serving / Serves 6 Total
    Calories 303Calories from fat 72
    Total Fat 8gm12%Saturated Fat 2gm10%
    Mono Unsaturated Fat 4gmCholesterol 115mg38%
    Sodium 284mg12%Total Carbohydrates 32gm11%
    Fiber 6gm24%Protein21gm

    Nutrition Facts provided by: EatingWell

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available.

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    Rachel

    What would be a sufficient substitute for asparagus?

    December 21 2010 at 6:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    Catherine

    I would add some roasted pine nuts to this dish to spice it up. Some good parmesan too.

    November 07 2010 at 9:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    swattiek9medic

    Easy to make and was even able to get the kids involved. Over all it was yummy as well.

    August 05 2010 at 4:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    jladam700

    I will be trying it and will add garlic to it.

    July 19 2010 at 7:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    aneetchkoo

    I tend to agree that this dish would need an additional dash of salt or other spices; but it looks delicious and would present well at a dinner party.

    July 16 2010 at 9:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    jemanquevous

    i actually added some garlic and two diced tomatoes when cooking the shrimp!! delicious!!!

    July 07 2010 at 2:05 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    jemanquevous

    it was really easy to make and delicious !!!

    July 07 2010 at 2:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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