Shrimp, Asparagus and Pasta

By Babycatgrandma

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta) or more of linguine (2 cups cooked)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 3/4 pound)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from find.myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, onion, garlic, and shrimp; sautor 5 minutes. Add oregano, pepper, and tomatoes; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in cooked pasta; sprinkle with cheese.