Rice, pasta and breads
Shrimp and Asparagus Linguini

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Rachel from Illinois.
Portions: 4
Serving size: 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients
- one 8-ounce box of linguini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-3/4 cups asparagus
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 2/3 cup boiling water or dry white wine
- 1/2 pound peeled, cooked shrimp
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Cook linguini as directed, in boiling water until tender but omit the salt. Drain.
- Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Dribble 2 tablespoons of olive oil over asparagus and bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until tender.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a plate. Once cool, cut asparagus into medium-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet melt 1/2-cup butter with minced garlic.
- Stir in cream cheese and mix as it melts.
- Stir in parsley and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in boiling water or dry white wine and stir until sauce is smooth.
- Add cooked shrimp and asparagus. Stir and heat until evenly warm.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce and serve.
Nutrients per serving
- Calories: 580
- Protein: 21 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fat: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 188 mg
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Potassium: 402 mg
- Phosphorus: 225 mg
- Calcium: 81 mg
- Fiber: 2.4 g
Renal Food Choices
- 2 meat
- 2-1/2 starch
- 1 vegetable, medium potassium
- 5 fat
Carbohydrate Choices
- 3
Helpful Hints
- Pasta can be prepared with low-fat or fat-free cream cheese.
- Most grocery stores have cooked and peeled frozen shrimp that work great in this pasta.
- Dry white wine in place of water adds extra flavor.
- 1/2-pound asparagus yields approximately 1-3/4 cups.


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