Pasta with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Bell Peppers

Description

Colorful shrimp with asparagus over pasta. Add a salad and garlic bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced multi-colored bell peppers
  • ½ cup sliced green onions, mostly white and lighter green parts
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed, or to taste
  • 1 cup diagonally cut asparagus spears (1-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite
  2. about 8 minutes.
  3. At the same time
  4. heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers
  5. green onions
  6. and garlic; cook until almost tender
  7. 5 to 6 minutes. Quickly stir in asparagus and Italian seasoning. Add shrimp and diced tomatoes and chiles; toss until shrimp just start to turn pink
  8. 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Add Alfredo sauce and stir to avoid sticking. Cook and stir until sauce is hot and bubbling
  10. and shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque
  11. 3 to 5 minutes.
  12. Serve sauce over fettuccine and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 8

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