BEVERAGE GANG DEDICATION SHRIMP, PASTA, AND ASPARAGUS SUPREME

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Beverage Gang Dedication Shrimp, Pasta, and Asparagus Supreme image

This is dedicated to the Beverage Gang as they have inspired me to use more spirits in my cooking. I like that I have to sample the spirits to make sure they are just right for the cooking. :-)

Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb fusilli (any kind with texture) or 1/2 lb spiral shaped pasta (any kind with texture)
1/2 lb asparagus (cut into 2 in pieces)
1/2 lb shrimp (I used medium size, cooked)
1 cup white wine (I used a Shiraz)
2 -3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 onion, large sliced thick
2 stalks celery, diced
1 teaspoon basil
4 garlic cloves, diced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil and 2 Tbsp butter to melting, add in onions, garlic, celery, cook 4 min.
  • Add in 1 c wine and simmer til reduced by 1/2.
  • Add in shrimp and tomatoes with green chilis and incorporate, heat through 3-4 minute.
  • (if shrimp is uncooked, cook til pink in color).
  • In the meantime, have a 4 qt pan heating water with a pinch of salt, once boiling add in pasta, cook 4 minute Then add asparagus and stir. Cook til al dente. about 4 minute.
  • Drain pasta and asparagus return to pan. Add in parmesan cheese and stir, pour into Casserole pan or Pasta plate. Then pour shrimp and veggie mix over top and serve.
  • Served with a crusty tomatoe basil bread. (will post soon)and a Shiraz wine. YUMMY.
  • *** cook time is overlapped as pot of water is cooking as you are making shrimp topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.3, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 97.7, Sodium 822, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 22.4

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