Easy Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Fresca

Description

Fresh veggies, shrimp and pasta make this one-dish meal a busy cook’s dream! Neutral soybean oil lets the fresh flavors take center stage. Serve and enjoy, hot or cold!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soybean oil (often labeled “vegetable oil”)
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pound shrimp (30 to 35 per lb.), peeled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 (8 ounce) package farfalle or bow-tie pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup shelled edamame, thawed
  • 1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat soybean oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes
  3. stirring occasionally.
  4. Add shrimp
  5. lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes
  6. stirring frequently
  7. until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  8. Add carrots
  9. edamame
  10. bell peppers and tomatoes. Cook
  11. stirring frequently
  12. until the carrots are tender.
  13. Add pasta
  14. salt
  15. pepper
  16. cheese
  17. parsley and lemon zest. Cook
  18. tossing gently
  19. until thoroughly heated.
  20. Top with Parmesan cheese
  21. if desired.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 6

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