Do you also love one-pan dishes that are easy and healthy? Then this recipe for Pasta with Sugar Snap Peas, Asparagus, and Shrimp is a must-try! It is the perfect combination of convenience, few dishes, and enough vegetables.
With just one pan and a handful of ingredients, you can make a delicious meal that is hearty, fresh, and full of spring vibes. The crispy sugar snap peas, juicy shrimp, and elegant asparagus provide a delicious taste together with the creamy penne that you don't want to miss.
Pasta with Shrimp, Feta, and Spring Vegetables
This one-pan dish of Pasta with Sugar Snap Peas, Asparagus, and Shrimp is characterized by a fresh spring taste. The subtle sweetness of the sugar snap peas, refined asparagus, creamy pasta, and salty feta is a delicious combination with the sweet bite of the shrimp. The fried garlic oil gives it a nice kick.
And even better, this recipe is on the table within 20 minutes. It's really a piece of cake. A pan, some carving, and tasty ingredients make this easy meal in no time.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pound Penne
- ½ pound green asparagus tips, halved
- 1 pound sugar snap peas, halved
- 40 gamba's, peeled and thawed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 2 oz. feta cheese
- ½ oz. Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic. Fry it briefly until fragrant. Remove from heat and place in a bowl.3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the penne and cook for 5 minutes, less than the recommended cooking time on the package.1 pound Penne
- Then add the halved asparagus and sugar snap peas and cook for 3 minutes.½ pound green asparagus tips, 1 pound sugar snap peas
- Add the prawns to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.40 gamba's
- Remove ½ cup of the cooking water before draining the pasta from the pan. Then, drain the pasta, shrimp, and vegetables and put everything back in the pan.
- Add the fried garlic oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped garlic, and pasta water to the pan with the pasta and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything well.2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Crumble the feta over the pasta, also add the parsley, and stir carefully.2 oz. feta cheese, ½ oz. Fresh Parsley
- Season the pasta with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, or peppers for extra color and flavor.
- Instead of parsley, you can also use basil or mint.
- Refrigerator: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Freezer: Freeze the penne pasta and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Be sure to reheat quickly in the microwave or heat over low heat, adding two tablespoons of water to reheat.
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