Shrimp, Asparagus, and Penne Pasta
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Don't feel like cooking up a storm in the kitchen. This easy recipe fits your busy schedule, and you will be pleased by the tasty and wholesome result. Use whole wheat pasta to boost the fibre intake.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup |
pasta, penne
uncooked |
* |
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
| ¾ | pound |
asparagus
1-inch, sliced, 2 cups |
|
| ½ | cup |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
garlic
minced |
|
| ½ | pound |
shrimp
peeled and deveined medium |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
oregano
dried |
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
red chili peppers
crushed |
* |
| 14.5 | ounces |
tomatoes, canned
diced, with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained |
|
| 1 | ounce |
Parmesan cheese
fresh, 1/4 cup |
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add asparagus, onion, garlic, and shrimp; sauté for 5 minutes.
Add oregano, pepper, and tomatoes; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Stir in cooked pasta; sprinkle with cheese.
