Easy and Tasty Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus

This shrimp, asparagus, and pasta recipe is quick, easy, and tasty--and perfect for weeknight family dinners or special evenings with company.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 535 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 pound cooked, ready-to-eat jumbo shrimp

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Add cooked shrimp. Cook until shrimp is heated through and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and red pepper flakes; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to cook until asparagus is tender yet firm to the bite, another 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Drain pasta and shrimp; transfer to a large serving bowl. Add cooked asparagus and Parmesan cheese; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.