Indulge in a culinary symphony of delicate flavors with our Low-Calorie Shrimp Asparagus Penne with Red Pepper Cream Sauce. This delectable dish combines the succulent sweetness of shrimp, the crisp-tenderness of asparagus, the hearty bite of penne pasta, and a velvety red pepper cream sauce that elevates the entire experience. As a bonus, we've included two additional recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint, perfect for a light and tangy side, and a delightful Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake that offers a sweet ending to your culinary journey. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a delightful culinary adventure!
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SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS PENNE
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
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
RED PEPPER, ASPARAGUS, & SHRIMP PENNE PASTA
Spectacular dish I created after eating one of those frozen "all in one" meal from the grocery store. After eating that I decided that I couldmake this, and I could make it better...and I did! This really tastes great and looks fancy too!
Provided by AZRoxy63
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thaw shrimp and set aside.
- Pour all 3 sauce jars into a large pot and stir together well.
- Heat sauce covered over medium heat stirring frequently until heated thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to low and add shrimp.
- Stir frequently while covered on low.
- Chop both peppers into small bites.
- Place into a well greased skillet and and sprinkle garlic powder over the pieces.
- Cook over medium-high heat until tender and slightly blackened.
- Cut asparagus spears into 3 equal parts and steam them until tender.
- Do not overcook the asparagus; it should be slightly tender, but in NO way mushy.
- Cook pasta according to their directions on the label and drain well.
- Add pasta, asparagus, and peppers to the sauce and shrimp mix.
- Stir well and continue to heat on low for five more minutes.
- Serve with garlic bread and a salad and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 159.4, Sodium 721.9, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 24
ELEGANT PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP
This is a healthy, hearty, yet elegant recipe that is good enough for guests. It is also very easy and can be made with little notice. With low-carb pasta this can a good low-carb meal idea.
Provided by MissyPorkChop
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine, and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and lemon juice, continue cooking until the shrimp have turned pink and are no longer translucent in the center. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 313.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 50.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 522.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND HERBED CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, and the red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine, clam juice, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the cooked shrimp, the cooked pasta, and the remaining herbs. Toss together until all ingredients are coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.
PENNE WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Categories Pasta Tomato Vegetable Sauté Basil Shrimp Asparagus White Wine Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp, 1/4 cup basil, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper to same skillet and sauté until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp mixture to bowl with asparagus. Add broth, wine, and tomato paste to same skillet. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return pasta to same pot. Add shrimp mixture, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup basil, and cheese to pasta. Toss over medium heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
EASY AND TASTY PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS
I am completely addicted to this shrimp, asparagus, and pasta recipe. It is easy, yet elegant!
Provided by ILYTAT
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Add cooked shrimp. Cook until shrimp is heated through and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and red pepper flakes; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to cook until asparagus is tender yet firm to the bite, another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Drain pasta and shrimp; transfer to a large serving bowl. Add cooked asparagus and Parmesan cheese; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 150.5 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 252.4 mg, Sugar 4 g
SHRIMP CREAM SAUCE WITH SHAVED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Melt butter and oil together in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook and stir until mostly opaque, about 1 minute, then transfer shrimp to a bowl.
- Add shallots and garlic to the pan and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced by about 1/3, about 3 minutes more. Add shaved asparagus and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until slightly tender, about 2 minutes. Add cream and bring to a slow simmer, about 5 minutes. Add Parmesan-Reggiano cheese and return cooked shrimp to the pan. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 260.3 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 577.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
ASPARAGUS PENNE
Penne and delicious asparagus, highlighted with cherry (or grape) tomatoes. Plunk em' in, and just devour!
Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the shrimp and asparagus, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to stick to the pan.
- Cook the shrimp and asparagus until they are just cooked through: Overcooking the shrimp and asparagus will make them tough and rubbery. So, be sure to keep an eye on them and remove them from the heat as soon as they are cooked through.
- Make sure the red pepper cream sauce is hot when you add the shrimp and asparagus: This will help to prevent the shrimp and asparagus from cooling down the sauce and making it too thick.
- Serve the pasta immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is still creamy.
Conclusion:
This low-calorie shrimp asparagus penne with red pepper cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, asparagus, and red pepper cream sauce is flavorful and satisfying, and the whole dish comes together in just 30 minutes. So, next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious pasta dish, give this recipe a try!
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