Shrimp and Asparagus Linguine

  • 4
  • Average
  • 10 mins
  • 25 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (250g) linguine noodles, broken in half
  • 2 cups asparagus cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow pepper strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 lb large, cooked, peeled and de-veined shrimps
  • 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt, and adding asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet. Cook pepper strips and garlic for 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in basil. Stir in broth and heat to a boil. Add shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes or until shrimp is heated through. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Toss with linguine, asparagus and hot pepper sauce. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper.

May substitute whole wheat linguine.