SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS PENNE

Shrimp and Asparagus Penne image

This pretty pasta main course has only a few ingredients, so it's a breeze to whip up. "We used to prepare it with heavy cream, but I substituted half-and-half to cut fat, and it's just as good," writes Diane Shipley of Concord, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute asparagus in butter for 4 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and cream until smooth; gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. , Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; toss with shrimp mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges