Shrimp, Asparagus and White Bean Fettuccine

Submitted by Derf2440

"Delicious low fat,colourfull, crisp flavoured pasta, from the local newspaper."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 cups cut fresh asparagus, cut in 1 1/2 inch lengths
• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces raw medium-sized shrimp, peeled & deveined (about 30)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, rubbed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, more if you wish
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 2 -3 teaspoons lemons, zest of
• 2 (14 ounce) cans navy beans or (14 ounce) cans great northern beans (or your favourite beans)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces dry spinach fettuccine
• 1 lemon, cut in wedges,for garnish and to squeeze over finished dish (optional)

directions

1. Cook spinach fettuccine according to instructions on package.
2. Saute asparagus, onion and garlic in oil in a large non stick frypan until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in shrimp, oregano and red pepper flakes; saute until shrimp is pink, about 5 minutes, do not over cook.
4. Stir in orange juice and lemon rind.
5. Coarsly mash about 1/4 of the beans; stir beans into skillet and cook over medium heat until hot, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Stir in salt.
7. Serve over spinach fettuccine, with lemon wedges on the side.

Reviews

[jedimindtrick4]

Mmmmm...very, very tasty. I added mushrooms and spinach and topped the pasta with Parmesan cheese. I didn't have any fettuccine so I used plain spaghetti instead. I will definitely make this again! Thanks for posting!

 

[Toshiba]

This was a great meal! I added some mushrooms to saute with the asparagus, omitted the citrus, and served over rice. It was scrumptious!

 

[Ms B.]

This pasta dish may be low in fat, but is still very hearty. I didn't have spinach fettuccine on hand, and instead used regular fettuccine. My hubby isn't incredibly fond of citrus, so I subbed chicken broth for the orange juice. I upped the garlic and red pepper flakes in order to add flavor omitted by the lack of OJ. The beans cook down to make a light sauce that works well with the asparagus and shrimp. I did squeeze lemon juice over my serving; Hubby topped his with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Thanks for another great meal.