Shrimp, Asparagus and White Bean Fettuccine

• 3 cups cut fresh asparagus, cut in 1 1/2 inch lengths
• 1 12 cups onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces raw medium-sized shrimp, peeled & deveined (about 30)
• 12 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, rubbed
• 18 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, more if you wish
• 12 cup orange juice
• 2 -3 teaspoons lemons, zest of
• 2 (14 ounce) cans navy beans or 2 (14 ounce) cans great northern beans (or your favourite beans)
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces dry spinach fettuccine
• 1 lemon, cut in wedges,for garnish and to squeeze over finished dish (optional)

1. Cook spinach fettuccine according to instructions on package.
2. Saute asparagus, onion and garlic in oil in a large non stick frypan until tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in shrimp, oregano and red pepper flakes; saute until shrimp is pink, about 5 minutes, do not over cook.
4. Stir in orange juice and lemon rind.
5. Coarsly mash about 1/4 of the beans; stir beans into skillet and cook over medium heat until hot, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Stir in salt.
7. Serve over spinach fettuccine, with lemon wedges on the side.

fresh asparagus, onions, garlic, olive oil, shrimp, oregano, red pepper, orange juice, lemons, navy beans, salt, lemon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-asparagus-and-white-bean-fettuccine-88417 (may not work)