Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce
Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce balances sweet, briny shrimp with crisp-tender asparagus in a bright, buttery pan sauce. Hints of garlic, red pepper, and parsley lift each bite, while Parmesan adds a savory finish. It’s a polished yet weeknight-friendly pasta perfect for spring dinners or an elegant date-night meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the shrimp and lemon juice, and continue cooking until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer translucent in the center. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6
Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture.
- 7
Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 734.27 kcal High
- Protein 57.81 g Good Source
- Carbs 56.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.4 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 352.0 mg High
- Sodium 1118.61 mg High
- Fiber 3.41 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.9 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 793.6 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate
- Potassium 669.57 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 53.91 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 62.14 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 2.01 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
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