Name: Shrimp Asparagus Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 ounces uncooked; 1/2 pound uncooked (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons, divided; 8 fresh spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup sliced fresh; 1/4 cup chopped, seeded and peeled; 4 cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped; 1/2 cup; 1-1/2 teaspoons each, minced; 1/4 cup grated; For serving

Description

This Shrimp Asparagus Pasta is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp, fresh asparagus, and aromatic herbs in a delicious pasta medley. Perfect for a quick and impressive meal!

Ingredients

Scale

Angel Hair Pasta:

3 ounces uncooked

Shrimp:

1/2 pound uncooked (16–20 per pound), peeled and deveined

Salt and Pepper Flakes Mixture:

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Olive Oil:

2 tablespoons, divided

Asparagus:

8 fresh spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

Mushrooms:

1/2 cup sliced fresh

Tomato:

1/4 cup chopped, seeded and peeled

Garlic Cloves:

4 cloves, minced

Green Onions:

2 tablespoons chopped

White Wine or Chicken Broth:

1/2 cup

Fresh Herbs Mixture (Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Thyme):

1–1/2 teaspoons each, minced

Parmesan Cheese:

1/4 cup grated

Lemon Wedges:

For serving

Instructions

Cook Pasta: Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions.
Prepare Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. Stir-fry in 1 tablespoon of oil until pink, then remove and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté asparagus, mushrooms, tomato, garlic, and green onions in remaining oil until tender-crisp. Add wine, seasonings, and return shrimp to the pan.
Combine: Drain pasta and add it to the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Toss gently and heat through.
Finish: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: Shrimp Asparagus Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Shrimp Recipe, Asparagus Recipe, Italian Pasta, Seafood Pasta