Jefferson County Recipe of the Day: Shrimp Pasta Primavera

Try this great Valentine’s dinner for two!

Shrimp Pasta Primavera

Ingredients:

4 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta (or pasta of your choice)
8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-in pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 small plum tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
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

Directions

~Cook pasta according to package directions.

~Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and asparagus in oil for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic. Cook one minute longer. Add the mushrooms, broth, tomato, salt, and pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered for two minutes.

~Drain pasta. Add the pasta and seasoning to skillet. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.