Creamy Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta (Risotto Style)

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
3 tsp Olive Oil1 Clove Garlic, diced1/2 Medium Onion, diced1 oz dried spaghetti1/2 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio is ggod)1 1/2 Cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth8 Large Shrimp - Peeled & De-veined6 Medium Asparagus stalks, trimmed and cut into bite size pieces1 Tbs Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
Makes 1 serving

In small saucepot, heat chicken broth until lightly simmering and then reduce heat.

Heat Olive Oil in large skillet over medium heat.

Add onions and saute until soft.

Add garlic and dried spaghetti and saute until spaghetti is lightly toasted (2-4 minutes)

Slowly add wine to pasta and stir until the liquid is evaporated.

Slowly add warm chicken broth to pasta / onion / garlic / wine mixture 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until the liquid is absorbed before adding the next 1/2 cup. Cooking, stirring time should be around 10 -12 minutes until pasta is al dente.

Once all the liquid is in the mixture add shrimp and asparagus and cover skillet for 3 minutes until shrimp is opaques and the asparagus is cooked (but not too soft)

Remove from heat and add Parmesan cheese and stir before serving.

Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KRISTIEKRABE.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 443.9
  • Total Fat: 15.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 89.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1,032.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 21.9 g

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