Linguine with Shrimp, Asparagus and Grape Tomatoes

By Taraespo

Giada recipe - tweaked

Ingredients

• 1 lb linguine
• 2 T. olive oil
• 2 - 12 oz bags cherry tomatoes, stemmed and halved
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper
• 3 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
• 1/2 c dry white wine
• 1 lb asparagus, cut into 1 1/2" pieces on the diagonal
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 c fresh basil, chpd
• 1/2 c. fresh mint, chpd
• 2 tsp fresh oregano, chpd
• parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until ala dente.

Meanwhile, toss asparagus in olive oil, salt and pepper put on cookie sheet and roast for 6 minutes, then add the shrimp also tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper and roast another 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in deep skillet over medium heat, add the tomatoes, 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper. Cook until softened about 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds and add wine. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and shrimp and stir in fresh basil, mint and oregano.

Add drained pasta to pan and serve with parmesan cheese.