PENNE WITH SHRIMP, FETA, AND SPRING VEGETABLES

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Two steps -- boil and toss -- lead to a pasta with varied tastes and textures, from sweet shrimp and fresh mint to creamy feta and crunchy snow peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces penne rigate (ridged)
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 pound peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed
8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
3 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne 5 minutes less than al dente. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes. Add shrimp and snow peas; cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.
  • To pasta mixture, add oil, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Gently mix in feta and mint; adjust to desired consistency with some pasta water as needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 42 g

Yosaf qureshe
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This was a delicious recipe. I loved the combination of flavors.


Arushi Islam
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This was a great recipe. The shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Prakash Dhakal
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I loved the combination of flavors.


Chloe M.S
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This was a great recipe. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the feta added a nice tang.


Chastity StJulian
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I loved the combination of flavors and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Safi Ashu
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp was cooked to perfection and the feta added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Sayco
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This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of flavors and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Patricia Upatoff
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I've made it several times and it's always delicious.


Hari Nepali
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This was really good! I didn't have any shrimp so I used chicken instead and it turned out great. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and it was even better. Thanks for the recipe!


Ahmad A
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I made this last night and it was delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the feta was a nice touch. I added some chopped spinach and it was even better. Thanks for sharing!


Anne Novak
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the feta added a nice salty flavor. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly and added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Palesa Mogane
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times for friends and family and they all rave about it. I highly recommend it!


Aladesanmi Gboyega fasakin
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This is a great spring pasta recipe. It is so fresh and flavorful, and the shrimp and feta add a nice touch of protein and tang. I will definitely be making this again!