Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

This Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta features buttery lemon garlic shrimp and tender asparagus tossed in creamy Parmesan sauce. Dinner ready in 30 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried pasta (I use short pasta)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 (14.5-ounces) jar Prego® Homestyle Alfredo Sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• Lemon slices and chopped parsley for garnish ((optional))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 2While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3Stir in half the garlic and cook for about a minute or until fragrant. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and lemon juice. Stir to combine trying to turn the shrimp so they cook on the both sides. Cook for about 1 minute or until the shrimp start to turn pink. Transfer the shrimp and any collected juices to a bowl. The shrimp will finish cooking in the sauce.
4. 4Add the remaining butter to the same skillet and melt over medium high heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute or until fragrant. Add the asparagus and cook for about a minute or until they start to become bright green. Stir in the lemon zest.
5. 5Add the Parmesan sauce to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes or until the sauce is heated through. Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Lower the heat and simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
6. 6Add the drained pasta to the skillet and mix to combine. Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and lemon slices (optional).