Shrimp, Asparagus, and Penne Pasta

The homemade pasta sauce in this dish is flavored with garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper, and cooks quickly while the pasta boils. Serve with salad and focaccia wedges.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 2  cups  (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 3/4 pound)
• 1/2  cup  chopped onion
• 1  teaspoon  bottled minced garlic
• 1/2  pound  peeled and deveined medium shrimp
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano
• 1/4  teaspoon  crushed red pepper
• 1  (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
• 1/4  cup  (1 ounce) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, onion, garlic, and shrimp; sauté for 5 minutes. Add oregano, pepper, and tomatoes; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in cooked pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

292 (22% from fat)

Fat:

7g (sat 2g,mono 3.3g,poly 1g)

Protein:

21.6g

Carbohydrate:

36.3g

Fiber:

4.1g

Cholesterol:

91mg

Iron:

4.8mg

Sodium:

738mg

Calcium:

215mg