Pasta Primavera & Shrimp
Pasta Primavera & Shrimp is a vibrant pasta dish loaded with tender shrimp, asparagus, peas, and spinach in a light, creamy lemon and Parmigiano Reggiano sauce. The pasta cooks directly in chicken broth, which means it absorbs tons of flavor while creating a silky base for the sauce. A splash of white wine, a little butter, fresh lemon juice, and plenty of grated cheese bring everything together into a bowl that feels comforting but still bright and fresh.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 5½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lb of conchigliette ditalini, or orechiette
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 bundle of asparagus cut into ½ inch pieces
- 4 ounces fresh spinach
- 1½ cups peas
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 lemons zested
- Black pepper toasted, roughly ground
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large deep pan and heat over medium-high. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and lower the heat to medium-low. Add the shallot and garlic. Once the garlic is golden brown, deglaze with white wine and let it cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, raise the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Once the broth is boiling, add salt and pasta. Continue to cook until most of the broth is absorbed and the pasta is al dente.
- Reduce to a simmer, then add the lemon juice, butter, asparagus, peas and spinach. Cook until the asparagus are tender and all the spinach has wilted.
- Stir in the cream, grated Parmigiano Reggiano and remove from the heat.
- Top with lemon zest and cracked pepper to taste
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1596mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2713IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 4mg
