shrimp & pesto pasta- diabetic connect

Name: Shrimp & Pesto Pasta- Diabetic Connect
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) whole-wheat fettuccine; 1 pound(s) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups); 1/2 cup(s) sliced jarred roasted red peppers; 1/4 cup(s) prepared pesto; 2 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound(s) raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1 cup(s) dry white wine optional; - freshly ground pepper, to taste

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LINDA BAILEY

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

Updated on Feb 6, 2014

The spring flavors of asparagus and pesto combine beautifully with fettuccine and shrimp in a light and simple pasta dish that works for family or casual entertaining. Make it a meal. Serve with a tomato and arugula salad tossed with mustard balsamic vinaigrette. Fruit sorbet for dessert.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers
1/4 cup prepared pesto
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 cup dry white wine optional
- freshly ground pepper, to taste

How To Make shrimp & pesto pasta- diabetic connect

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions specify. Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender,about 3 minutes more.

Step 2

Reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water,drain the fettuccine and asparagus and return to the pot. Stir in peppers and pesto. Cover to keep warm. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook,stirring occasionally,until pink,about 3 minutes.
Step 3

Add wine,increase heat to high and continue cooking until the shrimp are curled and the wine is reduced,about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and the reserved cooking water to the pasta. Toss to coat. Season with pepper and serve immediately.
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