SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS PENNE

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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

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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

Abishek “AbishekBhi” Bhi
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I would definitely recommend this dish!


Theresa Hoffman
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great!


Denel Louw
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit!


Mh Rafi
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This dish was delicious!


David Agboola
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was still a bit crunchy. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the penne was cooked al dente. I would definitely recommend this dish.


Rajgobind Thakur
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was tender-crisp. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the penne was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again.


monsuralam mostafa
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was still a bit crunchy. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the penne was cooked al dente. I would definitely recommend this dish.


Hafizia Asia
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and asparagus were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Diamond Martin
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was tender-crisp. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the penne was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again.


illuminerdy
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp and asparagus are always cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this dish.


FS_ EMRAN_01
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was still a bit crunchy. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the penne was cooked al dente. I would definitely recommend this dish.


Jimoh Abdulhazeez
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and asparagus were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Palky Video
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was tender-crisp. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the penne was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again.