WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH GARLIC SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS ENJOY DAN:

WHOLE WHEAT ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH GARLIC SHRIMP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta

1 pound asparagus, cut on the bias in 1-1/2-inch pieces

2 tablespoon olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped

1 pound shelled, deveined uncooked shrimp

1/4- teaspoon EACH red pepper flakes, Old Bay and salt.

8 baby portabella mushrooms, quartered

12 cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4-cup grated Gruyere cheese

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cook pasta according to package directions.

2.   Add the asparagus the last 3 minutes of cooking.

3.   Drain and reserve 1/4-cup pasta water

4.   Heat oil in a wok over medium-heat, when sizzling.

5.   Add garlic and oregano; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

6.   Add shrimp. Mushrooms, Red pepper flakes, Old Bay, and salt.

7.   Adding as much pasta water as needed.

8.   Stir-fry for 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

9.   Toss in the pasta mixture, adding tomatoes and cheese.

ENJOY DAN:                         BON-APPETITE!!