Vegetable and Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• • 3 bell peppers of various colours, seeded and cubed
  • 2 onions, cut into thin wedges
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) white mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3/4 lb (340 g) medium asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise
  • 4 oz (115 g) fusilli or penne
  • 3/4 lb (340 g) peeled frozen raw shrimp, thawed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 6 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup (11 g) fresh basil leaves or to taste
  • Salt and pepper