Pasta with Asparagus and Shrimp
Source of Recipe
K.arlette2011
List of Ingredients
Pasta with Asparagus and Shrimp
12 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
6 ounces dried whole wheat bow tie pasta
12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons snipped fresh lemon-thyme or thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/3 cup fat-free half-and-half
Recipe
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired.
Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
Set aside.
In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the asparagus for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Drain pasta mixture and return to pan.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and dried thyme (if using).
Cook and stir for 10 seconds.
Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring frequently.
Stir in half-and-half; reduce heat.
Heat through.
Remove from heat.
Add shrimp mixture and fresh thyme (if using) to the pasta mixture in pan.
Toss to coat.
Serve warm.
Makes 4 (about 1 1/4-cup) servings.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Servings Per Recipe: 4
cal.(kcal): 315
Fat, total(g): 6
chol.(mg): 130
sat. fat(g): 1
carb.(g): 38
fiber(g): 4
pro.(g): 25
sodium(mg): 157
Diabetic Exchanges
Vegetables(d.e): 1
Starch(d.e): 2
Very Lean Meat(d.e): 3
Fat(d.e): 1
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