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shrimp asparagus pasta

Angel Hair with Shrimp and Asparagus is a quick and easy pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes and asparagus in a light tomato broth.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus tough ends removed, quartered
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 7 medium ripe plum tomatoes diced
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 16 oz large shrimp peeled and de-veined
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 fl oz dry white wine
  • 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 tsp herbs de Provence or your favorite Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes for a little kick
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta wheat or gluten-free

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet on high heat.
  • When skillet is hot, spray with oil and add shrimp.
  • Cook shrimp about 1 to 2 minutes on each side until ALMOST cooked through and remove from the pan. Set aside.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium, add olive oil and garlic and sauté until golden, careful not to burn, about 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and broth and stir, cook 1 minute then add the asparagus, salt, pepper and herbs.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on medium low heat, until the vegetables are tender.
  • While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta al dente. Drain when done.
  • After sauce simmers 10 minutes, return shrimp to sauce and finish cooking, about 1 minute (Do not overcook or shrimp will get tough).
  • Add pasta to the sauce and toss well.
  • Divide equally in 4 bowls and top with a good grated cheese, if desired.

Notes

This easy shrimp and asparagus pasta is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference for more or less heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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