Dinner: Penne with Shrimp, Feta, and Spring Vegetables

Two steps -- boil and toss -- lead to a pasta with varied tastes and textures, from sweet shrimp and fresh mint to creamy feta and crunchy snow peas. Before cooking the penne, double-check the package instructions to help you determine when to add in the

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Ingredients

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 oz. ridged penne rigate
1 lb. asparagus
1 lb. peeled deveined frozen shrimp
8 oz. snow peas
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 clove garlic
1 c. crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/4 c. thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Instructions

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. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

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