This lightning-fast version of the classic pasta recipe calls for just the right amount of water that magically cooks down to create a silky sauce (no draining necessary!). Bright green vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and plump shrimp round out this springy meal that can be enjoyed all year round.
Recipe information
Total Time
22 minutes
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
12
4
2
3
1
6
8
1
1
3
1
3
1
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Preparation
Step 1
Place pasta in a large, wide-bottomed pot or large, wide, straight-sided pan. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and 3 1/2 cups hot water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover and cook, setting a timer for cooking pasta according to package directions and stirring often. When 5 minutes remain on timer, stir in broccoli and green beans. Cover pot and return to a boil. (If pot starts to dry out at any point, add another 1/2 cup water.) When 2 minutes remain on timer, stir in shrimp, tomatoes, peas, and butter. Cover and continue to cook 2 minutes, then uncover and cook, stirring, until pasta is tender, shrimp are cooked through, and water is almost completely evaporated, about 1 minute more.
Step 2
Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest and 3/4 cup Parmesan and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 3
Divide pasta among plates. Top with basil, additional Parmesan, and red pepper, if using.