Shrimp Pasta Primavera
Shrimp pasta primavera is a light, garlicky pasta with sautéed shrimp, asparagus, and peas in a white wine sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's an easy, flavor-focused weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta (cavatappi, rotini, or penne)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1/2 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas preferably petite
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain and return the pasta to the pot. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter; set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Pour in the white wine and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the asparagus and about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the peas and cook for 1 minute, just until heated through. Transfer the vegetables to the pot with the pasta and toss to combine.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and butter. Add the shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sauté just until pink and opaque, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes (avoid overcooking).
- Add the shrimp and parsley to the pasta and vegetables. Toss to combine and cook for about 1 minute, just until everything is heated through. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately with additional parsley and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 645 | Total Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1234mg | Carbohydrates: 65g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Protein: 28g