Bow Tie Pasta with Asparagus and Shrimp

Contributed byPeg Greisberger
Bow tie pasta with sauteed shrimp and bright green asparagus on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound small cooked frozen shrimp
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • Salt and hot pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 1 pound dried bow-tie pasta
  • 2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 10 leaves fresh basil, shredded
  • 2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

Steam asparagus until crisp tender.

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic until golden; add shrimp and sauté for 3 minutes. Add asparagus and seasoning. Add the pasta to the boiling water, following directions but leaving a little undercooked. Drain pasta and save 1/2 cup of water. Add drained pasta to sauce, then add reserved water, parsley and basil. Stir over flame for a few minutes. Remove from flame, add Parmesan cheese and stir. Serve immediately.

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