Description
A light and flavorful Shrimp Pasta Primavera featuring tender angel hair pasta tossed with sautéed jumbo shrimp, fresh asparagus, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs in a garlic-infused olive oil and chicken broth sauce, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
Seafood and Vegetables
- 8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 small plum tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining.
- Prepare the sauce: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and asparagus pieces and sauté until shrimp turn pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add vegetables and simmer: Add sliced mushrooms, chicken broth, diced tomato, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer the sauce uncovered for 2 minutes to meld flavors and slightly reduce the liquid.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the shrimp and vegetable sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. Add fresh herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, parsley) and continue tossing to incorporate their aroma and flavor.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss gently. If the pasta appears dry or lacks sufficient sauce, add a splash of reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- Fresh herbs add vibrant flavor; feel free to adjust the quantities to your preference.
- For a vegetarian version, omit shrimp and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Peeling and seeding the tomato ensures a smooth sauce without excess moisture or seeds.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor impact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: shrimp pasta primavera, angel hair pasta, shrimp recipe, Italian pasta, spring vegetables, easy dinner, quick pasta dish
