Angel Hair with Shrimp Sesame Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 ounces angel hair (capellini), uncooked
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons chutney
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 pound frozen medium shrimp, thawed

Instructions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; two minutes before pasta is done, add asparagus pieces. When pasta and asparagus are done, drain.
2. Place oil, garlic and mushrooms in a 2-quart saucepan. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, chutney, toasted sesame seeds, scallions and vinegar. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add shrimp to the sauce and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Toss shrimp and sauce with pasta and asparagus and serve.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pasta Association