* Exported from MasterCook *
ORANGE ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low-Fat Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Mostaccioli or Ziti
-OR other medium pasta
-shape, uncooked
2 ts Vegetable oil -- divided
12 oz Frozen small shrimp, thawed
3 md Carrots
- thinly sliced on diagonal
1 bn Scallions -- sliced
1 lb Asparagus -- cut diagonally
- into 2-inch lengths
1 c Fresh orange juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare pasta according to package directions. While
pasta is cooking, warm 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over
high heat in a large non-stick wok or skillet.
Stir-fry the shrimp until firm, opaque and lightly
browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add
the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil to the pan and
stir-fry the carrots for 2 minutes. Add the asparagus
and scallions and stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes,
until asparagus is tender-crisp.
When pasta is done, drain it well. Add pasta, shrimp
and orange juice to skillet and toss until hot, about
2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and
transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.
Each serving provides: 349 Calories; 27.2 g Protein;
51.1 g Carbohydrates; 4.4 g Fat; 166 mg Cholesterol;
217 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 9%
Copyright National Pasta Association
(
http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
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