Pasta With Shrimp, Asparagus, And Sun-Dried Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, sliced, 2 tablespoons oil reserved (about 2 and 1/2 ounces)
    1 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces
    1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
    1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
    1 large garlic clove, chopped
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
    1 cup chicken broth
    1/4 cup dry white wine
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
    8 ounces pasta
    1/2 cup grated parmigiano
Preparation
    Heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Add asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
    Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl.
    Add sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp, 1/4 cup basil, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper to same skillet and saute until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
    Transfer shrimp mixture to bowl with asparagus.
    Add broth, wine, and tomato paste to same skillet.
    Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until 'al dente'.
    Drain; return pasta to same pot.
    Add shrimp mixture, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup basil, and cheese to pasta.
    Toss over medium heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta.
    Season with salt and pepper and serve. Makes 4 servings.
    That's it!

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