Shrimp, Asparagus & Pesto Fettuccine
 
 
8 oz    whole-wheat fettuccine  
1 lb    asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 C)  
1/2 cup    sliced jarred roasted red peppers  
1/4 cup    prepared pesto  
2   Tsp.s extra-virgin olive oil  
1 lb    raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined  
1 cup    dry white wine  
  Freshly ground pepper to taste  
 
1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender, about 3 minutes more. Reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water, drain the fettuccine and asparagus and return to the pot. Stir in peppers and pesto. Cover to keep warm.
2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 3 minutes. Add wine, increase heat to high and continue cooking until the shrimp are curled and the wine is reduced, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pasta, toss to coat, and add the reserved cooking water. Season with pepper and serve immediately.
 
Servings: 4
 
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