Shrimp Asparagus Pasta Sauce Recipe

A quick and easy 18-minute weeknight pasta dish bursting with fresh spring flavors! This recipe highlights the delicious combination of succulent shrimp and tender asparagus in a creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect when fresh asparagus is in season!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 422.8 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp Asparagus Pasta Sauce

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How to Make Shrimp Asparagus Pasta Sauce

  1. Cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon granules until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring continuously, until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 pound trimmed asparagus spears, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the sauce. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through and asparagus is tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to thin it to your desired consistency.
  8. Serve the sauce immediately over the cooked pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

36g

Carbs

13g