Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves1/4 cup lemon juice2 garlic cloves, peeled1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Preparation
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1 tablespoon oil, basil, lemon juice, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth.
In a large skillet, saute asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.
Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add basil mixture; toss to coat. Add shrimp mixture and mix well.
