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Pasta Primavera with Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a recipe that I got out of Cooking Light magazine. Yummy creammy sauce. It is lighter than you would think. Prep and cooking are approximent.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups baby carrots, trimmed (about 6 ounces)
2 cups sugar snap peas
3 cups uncooked cavatappi pasta or 3 cups penne pasta (about 8 ounces)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups trimmed arugula
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Directions:
1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a stockpot.
2. Add carrots and sugar snap peas; cook 3 minutes.
3. Remove with a slotted spoon.
4. Add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions,omitting salt and fat.
5. Drain.
6. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add shrimp; saute 2 minutes.
8. Add carrots, peas, salt, pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
9. Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
10. Stir in cream and juice; cook 1 minute.
11. Add pasta and cheese; stirwell to coat.
12. Remove from heat; stir in basil and remaining ingredients.
By RecipeOfHealth.com