Pasta Primavera with Shrimp

by Valorie Delp | More from this Blogger

26 Apr 2007 04:49 AM

Recipes using shrimp, while definitely not the healthiest of meals, are one of our favorite types of dishes. Shrimp does have a lot of calcium, and protein but is low in food energy and is a significant source of cholesterol. However, if you want to indulge anyways, here is a pasta and shrimp recipe that is worth doubling because you'll want the leftovers!

You will need:

1 pound of linguine

1 pound uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)

2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped

1 cup sliced fresh carrots

1 cup fresh green beans; cut into 2 inch pieces

1 medium zuchini

1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream

3/4 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3/4 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Directions

Slowly add linguine to a dutch oven or stock pot full of rapidly boiling water. Add shrimp and vegetables during the last 4 minutes of boiling. In a small, heavy bottomed sauce pan, combine the cream, chicken broth and flour until smooth. (Note: I use my hand blender when whipping up sauces like this. Also adding the flour slowly to nearly boiling liquids will also prevent lumps.) When the base is smooth, add the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Drain the linguine with vegetables and shrimp and mix with the primavera sauce.

Serving Suggestions and Notes

Serve this with garlic bread or cheddar biscuits and a salad and you have a complete meal. Not including the chopping, the dinner should take about 30 minutes from stove top to table, making this an excellent week night choice as long as you take 15 minutes and chop the vegetables the night before.

Chicken can be substituted for shrimp or this dish can stand alone without any meat.

The Sneaky Mama says that primavera sauce is a great way to disguise vegetables!

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Hello everybody! My name is Valorie and I am one busy lady! When I'm not writing or editing for families, I am busy trying to get my brood of 5 in line.

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Lessly (57396) 26 Apr 2007 07:28 AM

Thank you Val :) I'll try this one out soon!

Valorie Delp (49340) 26 Apr 2007 07:47 AM

Let me know how you like it. I'm working on another one for sauces. . .it'll be up soon-ish!