Easy Garlic-Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes.

While pasta is cooking heat butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant making sure not to burn about 2 minutes. Add shrimp salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes; add tomatoes and capers. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until shrimp are completely pink about 3 minutes more.

Drain the penne and return it to the empty pot; toss with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Keep warm.

Pour 1 inch of water into a pot and add a steamer basket. Bring water to a boil and add asparagus. Cover the pot and steam until al dente about 3 minutes.

Scoop 1/4 of the spaghetti onto a plate. Add 1/4 of the asparagus and 1/4 of the shrimp mixture making sure to include the butter sauce as well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with a lemon wedge. Repeat with remaining spaghetti asparagus shrimp Parmesan and lemon wedges for each serving.