Pasta Recipe / Shrimp and asparagus Angel hair pasta in tomato Passata - Easy dinner

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a cost-effective protein alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable for cooking.

angel hair pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

Cook angel hair pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 3-4 minutes.

Drain pasta and reserve a cup of pasta water.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion or shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in tomato passata and stir to combine; simmer for 5 minutes.

Season with oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.

If using, add white wine and let it cook off briefly.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Finish with a sprinkle of dried oregano and grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Cooking Techniques

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