Shrimp Pasta Primavera Recipe

Shrimp Pasta Primavera Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb. med. shrimp, fresh, unpeeled

3/4 c. skim milk

2 tsp. butter1 tbsp. plus

1 tsp. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/4 c. fresh asparagus (about 1/2 lb.), 1" diagonal slices

1 c. fresh green peas, shelled

1/2 c. green onions, thinly sliced

1/8 tsp. red pepper, crushedVegetable cooking spray

1 tbsp. fresh mint, minced

5 c. hot rigatoni (short tubular pasta), cooked without salt or fatLemon wedgesFresh mint sprigs (optional)

Cooking Directions:

Step1,

Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.

Step2,

Place milk in a 1 cup measure; microwave at HIGH 1 minute, and set aside.

Step3,

Place butter in a 1 quart glass measure; microwave at HIGH 30 seconds or until melted.

Step4,

Add flour, stirring with a wire whisk; microwave at HIGH 30 seconds.

Step5,

Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring every 30 seconds.

Step6,

Stir in lemon juice and salt; set aside and keep warm.Combine asparagus, peas, green onions and pepper in a 2 quart casserole coated with cooking spray; microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes.

Step7,

Stir in shrimp and minced mint. Cover with casserole lid; microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp is done, stirring every 1 1/2 minutes.

Step8,

Let stand, covered, 3 minutes; drain. Combine shrimp mixture, pasta, and milk mixture in a large bowl; toss gently.

Step9,

Spoon onto serving plates; serve with lemon wedges. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Yield: 6 (1 1/3 cup) servings.