Penne With Shrimp, Asparagus, And Parmesan

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces penne
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 lb asparagus
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled

Recipe

• 1 cut the asparagus on the diagonal into 1" pieces. discard the woody end.
• 2 bring a large salted pot of water to a boil.
• 3 cook the penne according to package directions; drain and keep warm in the pot.
• 4 while the penne is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. add the garlic; cook until it begins to turn golden.
• 5 add the diced tomatoes in their juice and the broth and bring to a boil. reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
• 6 add the asparagus; cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes longer.
• 7 add the cooked shrimp and simmer 2 - 3 minutes until warm.
• 8 pour the mixture over the penne. add the basil and parmesan cheese and toss to coat.