Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus
Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus

Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus

This vibrant pasta dish brings together tender shrimp, crisp asparagus, and a hint of lemon for a refreshing, restaurant-quality meal at home. With a creamy finish and just the right touch of heat, it’s perfect for spring dinners or any night you want something a little special—without the fuss.
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Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus
Protein+® Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shrimp & Asparagus
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Servings6
Cook Time35 Minutes
Ingredients
Box Barilla® Protein+® Angel Hair pasta
Pound Asparagus, Trimmed Coarsely Chopped
Tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Pound Medium Shrimp, Peeled Deveined
Cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
Teaspoon Red Chili pepper Flakes
Cup Half-and-Half
Teaspoon Salt
Fresh lemon, Juiced (2 tablespoons) and lemon zest (2 teaspoons)
Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated (optional)
Directions
  1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add asparagus; boil for 30 seconds. Drain; rinse under cold water and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, shrimp, red pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp is cooked and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium low.
  4. Stir in half-and-half and salt. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
  5. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
  6. Add shrimp mixture to hot pasta.
  7. Add lemon juice and lemon zest.
  8. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with optional cheese and serve.
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Prep Time
35 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

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Makes 6 servings
Box Barilla® Protein+® Angel Hair pasta
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Pound Asparagus, Trimmed Coarsely Chopped
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Tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
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Pound Medium Shrimp, Peeled Deveined
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Cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
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Teaspoon Red Chili pepper Flakes
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Cup Half-and-Half
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Teaspoon Salt
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Fresh lemon, Juiced (2 tablespoons) and lemon zest (2 teaspoons)
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Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated (optional)
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Directions

  1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add asparagus; boil for 30 seconds. Drain; rinse under cold water and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, shrimp, red pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp is cooked and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium low.
  4. Stir in half-and-half and salt. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
  5. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
  6. Add shrimp mixture to hot pasta.
  7. Add lemon juice and lemon zest.
  8. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with optional cheese and serve.