LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound shrimp
2 leeks, sliced and rinsed
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped Italian tomatoes
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup water
1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1 pound fresh linguine

Steps:

  • Put shrimp in cold salted water for half an hour. Remove and peel.
  • Saute leeks and garlic in two tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add tomatoes, thyme and water and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut asparagus into one-and-a-half-inch pieces and briefly steam until bright green. Set aside.
  • Add shrimp to sauce, cook through, then add asparagus and parsley. Correct seasoning.
  • Cook linguine in six quarts boiling salted water until al dente (takes only a few minutes). Drain, place in heated bowl and toss with one tablespoon olive oil. Drain linguine and toss with sauce. Serve immediately. Needs no cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 375, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 460 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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