Penne With Shrimp, Asparagus & Sun-dried Tomatoes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, about 4 oz,sliced,4 tbsp oil reserved
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed & cut on diagonal into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 lbs uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper (i added more b/c i like it spicy)
• 1 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 16 ounces penne pasta
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 2 add asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• 3 using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl.
• 4 add sundried tomatoes, shrimp, 1/4 cup basil, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper to same skillet and saute until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
• 5 transfer shrimp mixture to bowl with asparagus.
• 6 add broth, wine and tomato paste to same skillet.
• 7 boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
• 8 meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente.
• 9 drain, return pasta to same pot.
• 10 add shrimp mixture, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup basil and cheese to pasta.
• 11 toss over medium heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta.
• 12 season with salt& pepper and serve.