Spaghetti With Shrimp And Asparagus

Name: Spaghetti With Shrimp And Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, medium size; Coarse salt; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 1 pound asparagus; 1 pound spaghetti; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 4(53)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1pound shrimp, medium size
Coarse salt
1medium onion, chopped
1clove garlic, minced
2tablespoons olive oil
2cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
1teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground pepper to taste
½teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1pound asparagus
1pound spaghetti
2tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel the shrimp, cover them with heavily salted cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
In a skillet, soften the onion and the garlic in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, thyme, pepper and pepper flakes and simmer gently, covered, for 15 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little water.
Step 3
Slice the asparagus on the bias into two-inch pieces. Place in a steamer and steam until bright green but al dente.
Step 4
Meanwhile, bring six quarts salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
Step 5
When the spaghetti is nearly done, drain and rinse the shrimp. Add them to the sauce and cook for two minutes. Add the asparagus and cook a further one minute. Drain the spaghetti and place in a heated serving bowl. Top with the sauce and the parsley and serve.