Shrimp Pasta Primavera Recipe

They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. So when I invite that special guy to dinner, I like to prepare something equally special. This well-seasoned pasta dish has lots of flavor...and it won't hurt your budget! -Shari Neff Silver Spring, Maryland

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta

8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

1/4 cup olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 small plum tomato, peeled, seeded and diced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, oregano, thyme and parsley

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and asparagus in oil for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, broth, tomato, salt and pepper flakes; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.

Drain pasta. Add the pasta and seasoning to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 servings.