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Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner
Penne with Asparagus and Shrimp
Ingredients
  • 1 cup penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 10 spears asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 18 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1
Prepare the necessary items for cooking.
2
Fill a large container with water, adding a moderate amount of salt to it. Bring the mixture to its boiling point, then introduce penne pasta and cook until it reaches a firm yet still slightly crunchy texture, typically taking 8 to 10 minutes; discard the excess water.
3
Simultaneously, warm a large pan over medium heat and add olive oil to it. Introduce minced garlic and chopped onion, stirring them until the onion becomes soft and its color changes to a translucent shade, approximately 5 minutes. Pour in white wine, allowing it to simmer for 2 minutes.
4
Combine red pepper flakes, melted butter, and asparagus in the pan; cook until the asparagus is tender enough to bite into, roughly 3 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and lemon juice to the mixture; continue cooking until the shrimp change color to pink, becoming opaque in their centers. Add a pinch of salt and pepper according to personal taste.
6
Mix cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
7
Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan cheese on top to add a decorative touch.