Description
I am completely addicted to this shrimp, asparagus, and pasta recipe. It is easy, yet elegant!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- 1 pound cooked, ready-to-eat jumbo shrimp
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6