Asparagus Shrimp Linguine

Name: Asparagus Shrimp Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 wedges The Laughing Cow garlic and herb Swiss cheese; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

My family really enjoys asparagus and shrimp. We often have this on busy weeknights because its healthy and cooks quickly. —Ehnes Wannetta, Eagle Bend, Minnesota

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 wedges The Laughing Cow garlic and herb Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook linguine according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in broth; cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Add Swiss cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
Drain linguine and asparagus, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir linguine and asparagus into shrimp mixture, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 444 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 221mg cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Asparagus Shrimp Linguine in Light Recipes 2015