Low Calorie Shrimp Asparagus Penne With Red Pepper Cream Sauce

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   Preparing Penne:.

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   In a large stockpot, add 4 quarts of water and 1 tbsp crushed red pepper and bring to a boil.

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   Add the 16oz package of penne rigate and stir every 2-3 minutes, maintaining a rolling boil. After approximately 14 minutes (time may vary slightly depending on brand of pasta) drain pasta and rinse in cold water to keep the pasta from cooking further.

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   Let pasta sit for 5 minutes after the rinse, and the starchiness will come back to the surface of the pasta, allowing the sauce to stick to each noodle.

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   Red Pepper and Tomato Cream Sauce:.

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   Dice red bell pepper and saute in a small skillet until it begins to soften.

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   Add fresh sliced mushrooms and saute for an additional 3 minutes.

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   Blanch chopped asparagus in a pan with 2 cups of water for 4 minutes, then drain.

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   Season shrimp with creole seasoning and fry in a large skillet.

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    Add alfredo sauces, shrimp, pepper-mushroom mixture, italian seasoning, tomato sauce, and asparagus to a sauce pan, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and add penne.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.