Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce
Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce balances sweet, briny shrimp with crisp-tender asparagus in a bright, buttery pan sauce. Hints of garlic, red pepper, and parsley lift each bite, while Parmesan adds a savory finish. It’s a polished yet weeknight-friendly pasta perfect for spring dinners or an elegant date-night meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the red pepper flakes, butter, and asparagus; cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the shrimp and lemon juice, and continue cooking until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer translucent in the center. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 6
Toss the cooked penne pasta with the shrimp and asparagus mixture.
- 7
Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 734.27 kcal High 37%
- Protein 57.81 g Good Source 116%
- Carbohydrate 56.72 g 21%
- Total Fat 25.4 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 8.16 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 352.0 mg High 117%
- Sodium 1118.61 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 3.41 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 479.68 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 669.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 60.25 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 30.76 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon White Wine Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Butter, Diced Onion, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 734.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Butter, Diced Onion, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 734.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce healthy?
- Penne with Shrimp and Asparagus in Lemon-White Wine Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 734.27 calories and 57.81 g of protein, or 116% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1118.61 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.16 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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