Sun-Dried Tomato & Shrimp Pasta

Submitted by Bionda

"Angel hair pasta with a light creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with asparagus tips."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus, boiled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 lb shrimp, shelled and uncooked
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup sun-dried tomato, reconstituted
• 1 cup fresh basil, diced
• angel hair pasta

directions

1. Using thin asparagus, boil and cut off tips in 3" sections.
2. Heat olive oil in a heavy pan on medium heat.
3. Saute garlic for 1 minute.
4. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
5. Add tomatoes, asparagus tips, and cream and simmer for 5-10 minutes until hot.
6. Stir in basil and cook another 2 minutes.
7. Cook pasta per package directions.
8. Drain pasta, keeping 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
9. Combine pasta and sauce, adding some of the cooking liquid until the desired consistency is achieved.
10. Season with lemon pepper or crushed red pepper to taste.