Ingredients
3 cups uncooked penne pasta1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon butter1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup half-and-half cream1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute asparagus in butter for 4 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and cream until smooth; gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese.
Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; toss with shrimp mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
