Shrimp, Asparagus and Pesto Fettuccine

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. whole-wheat or gluten-free fettuccine
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup prepared pesto or our pesto recipe (click here)
• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined (omit for vegetarian)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender, about 2 minutes more. Reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water, drain the fettuccine and asparagus and return to the pot. Stir int he peppers and pesto. Cover to keep warm.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Add wine and continue to cook until shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pasta, too to coat, and add the reserved cooking water. Season with pepper and serve immediately.

Serves 4