Easy and Tasty Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus
Description
This shrimp, asparagus, and pasta recipe is quick, easy, and tasty--and perfect for weeknight family dinners or special evenings with company.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
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1 pound cooked, ready-to-eat jumbo shrimp
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Add cooked shrimp. Cook until shrimp is heated through and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and red pepper flakes; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to cook until asparagus is tender yet firm to the bite, another 4 to 5 minutes.
3
Drain pasta and shrimp; transfer to a large serving bowl. Add cooked asparagus and Parmesan cheese; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.