Name: Pasta with Asparagus and Shrimp
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells; 6 ounces dried whole wheat bow tie pasta; 12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh lemon thyme or thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; ⅓ cup fat-free half-and-half

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells
6 ounces dried whole wheat bow tie pasta
12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons snipped fresh lemon thyme or thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
⅓ cup fat-free half-and-half

Directions

Step 1

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the asparagus for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain pasta mixture and return to pan.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and dried thyme (if using). Cook and stir for 10 seconds. Add shrimp; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half; reduce heat. Heat through. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Add shrimp mixture and fresh thyme (if using) to the pasta mixture in pan. Toss to coat. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups

Per Serving:

311 calories; protein 25.1g; carbohydrates 38.5g; dietary fiber 4.2g; sugars 4.1g; fat 6.4g; saturated fat 1g; cholesterol 130.3mg; vitamin a iu 808.6IU; vitamin c 7.8mg; folate 47.8mcg; calcium 90.9mg; iron 5.8mg; magnesium 48mg; potassium 369mg; sodium 156.9mg.

Exchanges:

2 1/2 lean protein, 2 starch, 1 vegetable

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