Creamy Gemelli Pasta with Shrimp and Spring Vegetables

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This pasta recipe pairs great with a crisp white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Sancerre.

Submitted by KimK
Updated on January 27, 2022
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ⅔ (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta

  • 1 ½ cups fresh English peas, shelled

  • 2 medium lemons, halved

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 medium zucchini, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ⅔ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 tablespoons creme fraiche

  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut in very thin strips

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, to desired tenderness, 6 to 11 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

  2. At the same time, bring another small pot of water to a boil. Add peas and boil until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.

  3. Juice 3 of the lemon halves. Slice the remaining half into thin rounds. Set aside.

  4. Heat oil in a deep skillet or large pot over medium-high heat. Add peas, zucchini, and garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes; be careful not to overcook. Remove from the heat.

  5. Add cooked gemelli to the shrimp-vegetable mixture. Stir in creme fraiche and lemon juice and season with more salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with lemon slices and basil.

Cook's Note:

You can use either fresh or frozen peas. Mascarpone cheese will work if you don't have creme fraiche.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453 Calories
9g Fat
71g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 71mg 78%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 593mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.