shrimp asparagus pasta
This quick and easy shrimp asparagus pasta features angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes and tender asparagus in a light, flavorful tomato broth. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus tough ends removed, quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 7 ripe plum tomatoes diced
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 16 ounces large shrimp peeled and de-veined
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 fl oz white wine
- 0.5 teaspoon herbs de Provence or your favorite herbs
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes gives it a little kick
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta wheat or gluten-free
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet on high heat.
- When skillet is hot, spray lightly with oil and add shrimp.
- Cook shrimp about 1 to 2 minutes on each side until ALMOST cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté until golden, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, stir well, and cook for 1 minute. Then add the quartered asparagus, a pinch of salt and pepper, and herbs de Provence.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat, or until the vegetables are tender.
- While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the angel hair pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain when done.
- After the sauce has simmered for 10 minutes, return the cooked shrimp to the sauce and finish cooking for about 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce and toss everything together until well combined.
- Divide the shrimp asparagus pasta equally into 4 bowls and serve immediately, topping with grated cheese if desired.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to use your favorite pasta shape or add a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese before serving for extra flavor.