Best Easy And Tasty Pasta With Shrimp And Asparagus Recipes

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP

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Fat-free half-and-half makes this elegant pasta dish rich and creamy, yet ideal for diabetic meal plans.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
6 ounces dried whole wheat bow tie pasta
12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons snipped fresh lemon thyme or thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
⅓ cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the asparagus for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain pasta mixture and return to pan.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and dried thyme (if using). Cook and stir for 10 seconds. Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half; reduce heat. Heat through. Remove from heat.
Add shrimp mixture and fresh thyme (if using) to the pasta mixture in pan. Toss to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 156.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR

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We've all heard that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic dinner, this shrimp asparagus pasta with angel hair is one dish I like to serve. It's easy on the budget and turns out perfectly for two. -Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato, peeled
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped green onion
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove; keep warm. , In same skillet, stir-fry the next 5 ingredients in remaining oil until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and seasonings. Return shrimp to pan., Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.