Asparagus And Shrimp Penne Pasta

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb asparagus spear, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup garlic & herb salad dressing mix, prepared and divided
• 1 lb cleaned medium shrimp
• 1 large red pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 cups penne pasta or 2 cups ziti pasta, uncooked
• 4 ounces feta cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook asparagus in 1 tablespoons of the prepared dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 2 add shrimp and red pepper; cover.
• 3 cook 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• 4 meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package.
• 5 drain pasta; place in large serving bowl.
• 6 add remaining dressing, asparagus mixture and cheese; toss lightly.
• 7 serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.