Penne With Shrimp, Feta, and Spring Vegetables

Name: Penne With Shrimp, Feta, and Spring Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: coarse salt and pepper; 12 ounces penne rigate (ridged); 1 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 lb peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed; 8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved on the diagonal; 3 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces); 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Submitted by K. Van Vleck

"From Everyday Food"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

coarse salt and pepper
12 ounces penne rigate (ridged)
1 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 lb peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed
8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved on the diagonal
3 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
¹⁄₄ cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

directions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne 5 minutes less than al dente. Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes. Add shrimp and snow peas; cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.
To pasta mixture, add oil, lemon juice, garlic, and cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Gently mix in feta and mint; adjust to desired consistency with some pasta water as needed. Serve immediately.