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Shrimp asparagus pasta dish garnished with herbs and served in a bowl

Quick Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

A quick, delicious meal combining shrimp and crisp asparagus in a light olive oil and garlic sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • to taste Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking Shrimp and Asparagus
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the asparagus and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

To store leftovers, let pasta cool to room temperature first. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.