Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus
Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus
35 minutes total / Calories 307
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Long
- Protein
- Protein+®
- Seafood
- Shrimp
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
This savory shrimp pasta dish merges delicate strands of Protein+(R) Angel Hair pasta with lemony shrimp and crunchy asparagus to delight your senses. Red pepper and red pepper flakes give a little kick to an already-flavorful recipe.
Ingredients
Serves 7
| Ingredients for Angel Hair with Lemon Shrimp and Asparagus: | |
| ½ | Box Barilla® Protein+® Angel Hair pasta |
| 1 | Pound Asparagus, Trimmed Coarsely Chopped |
| 1 | Tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1 | Pound Medium Shrimp, Peeled Deveined |
| ½ | Cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped |
| ¼ | Teaspoon Red Chili pepper Flakes |
| 1 | Cup Half-and-Half |
| ½ | Teaspoon Salt |
| 1 | Fresh lemon, Juiced (2 tablespoons) and lemon zest (2 teaspoons) |
| ¼ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated (optional) |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add asparagus; boil for 30 seconds. Drain; rinse under cold water and set aside.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 3
In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, shrimp, red pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp is cooked and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium low.
Step 4
Stir in half-and-half and salt. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
Step 6
Add shrimp mixture to hot pasta.
Step 7
Add lemon juice and lemon zest.
Step 8
Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with optional cheese and serve.
Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta
The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want
Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+® Angel Hair pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.
- Shape Long en-ca/fr-ca
- Cook time 4-6 mins
- Pack size 14.5 oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta