SHRIMP-ASPARAGUS PASTA ALFREDO

Shrimp-Asparagus Pasta Alfredo image

Shrimp. Asparagus. Creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce. It's a winner, and this dreamy pasta entrée can be on your table in less time than you think.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch lengths
3/4 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tsp. flour
1-1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, cook and stir asparagus in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Whisk flour and broth in same skillet until blended. Stir in Neufchatel, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan and pepper; cook and stir on medium heat 2 min. or until mixture comes to boil. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add shrimp mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g