LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Linguine With Shrimp and Asparagus image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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