Asparagus and Shrimp Linguine

• linguine, broken in half↗8 ounces
• asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces↗2 cups
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• yellow bell pepper, sliced↗1 cup
• garlic cloves, minced↗3
• fresh basil, chiffonade↗2 tablespoons
• chicken broth, Campbell's↗1 cup
• shrimp↗1⁄2 lb
• hot pepper sauce↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ground pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt, and adding asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet. Cook pepper strips and garlic for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in basil. Stir in broth and heat to a boil. Add shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes or until shrimp is heated through. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Toss with linguine, asparagus and hot pepper sauce. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper.