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Pasta Primavera with Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas
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Pasta Primavera with Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas give a fresh flavor to this Pasta Primavera with Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 617kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup basil thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cups arugula trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to directions, when there are 3 minutes left on the time, add the snap peas to the water. Drain pasta and snap peas and place in a large bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shrimp and sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes. Add wine and scrape up any brown bits, add the cream and the lemon juice and cook for about a minute. Add the pasta and cheese and toss to coat. Remove from the heat and add the basil, parsley, arugula, and green onions. The heat from the pasta will wilt the arugula.
  • Serve with a generous grinding of fresh ground black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 318mg | Sodium: 1220mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 20250IU | Vitamin C: 49.9mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 5.3mg