Shrimp And Pasta With Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta, any shape
8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 celery rib, trimmed and sliced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Bring large pot of salted water to boil, and cook pasta al dente, according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water when draining pasta.
While pasta cooks, heat 1 TB olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, pepper, and celery until softened. Add garlic, asparagus, and shrimp, and continue cooking until shrimp are pink, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Add drained pasta, 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, 2 TB butter, and 1/4 cup parmesan. Cook and stir over low heat until sauce thickens.
Serve in pasta bowls.