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Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-FreePescatarian 🐟

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
Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes.

  5. 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. 6

    Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture.

  7. 7

    Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

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