TNT Shrimp, Asparagus and Penne Pasta
Jan 10, 2007 8:01:05 GMT -8
Post by tami on Jan 10, 2007 8:01:05 GMT -8
Shrimp, Asparagus, and Penne Pasta
From Cooking Light October 2001
Serve with salad and focaccia wedges.
1 cup uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese
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.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 292(22% from fat); FAT 7g (sat 2g,mono 3.3g,poly 1g); PROTEIN 21.6g; CHOLESTEROL 91mg; CALCIUM 215mg; SODIUM 738mg; FIBER 4.1g; IRON 4.8mg; CARBOHYDRATE 36.3g
My Notes: I use Barilla Plus pasta and I double the recipe in order to feed 2 hungry men!
From Cooking Light October 2001
Serve with salad and focaccia wedges.
1 cup uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese
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.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 292(22% from fat); FAT 7g (sat 2g,mono 3.3g,poly 1g); PROTEIN 21.6g; CHOLESTEROL 91mg; CALCIUM 215mg; SODIUM 738mg; FIBER 4.1g; IRON 4.8mg; CARBOHYDRATE 36.3g
My Notes: I use Barilla Plus pasta and I double the recipe in order to feed 2 hungry men!