Name: Penne Pasta with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pepper Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp; ¾ lb asparagus; ½ lb penne pasta; 8 oz red bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves; lemon juice; lemon zest; 3 tbsp olive oil; salt and ground black pepper

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This healthy lunch recipe is perfect to prepare for the post-holiday season. It’s loaded with asparagus, tasty shrimp, and sweet peppers and makes a splendid way to kick-start a healthy new lifestyle.

How To Make Penne Pasta with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pepper

Have a taste of this penne pasta with shrimp, asparagus, and pepper recipe. Sweet shrimp with earthy asparagus. and a dash of pepper for an added zing.

Prep: 10 mins

Marinate: 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
¾ lb asparagus, snap the ends off
½ lb penne pasta, cooked and cooled
8 oz red bell pepper, or yellow bell peppers, sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
lemon juice, from 1 lemon
lemon zest, from 1 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a bowl, marinate the shrimps in lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic for 15 minutes.
In a frying pan, saute shrimps in olive oil over medium heat until cooked. Remove shrimp and set aside.
In the same pan, saute the red pepper and asparagus until tender.
Add the shrimp and cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Garnish with parmesan cheese and basil. Serve!

Nutrition

Sugar: 11g
:
Calcium: 78mg
Calories: 680kcal
Carbohydrates: 99g
Fat: 23g
Fiber: 10g
Iron: 6mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 16g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Potassium: 848mg
Protein: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Sodium: 16mg
Vitamin A: 4837IU
Vitamin C: 155mg

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