Pesto Shrimp Asparagus Pasta - Jo Cooks

Ingredients

• ½ cup pine nuts
• 2 ounces fresh basil
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 10 ounces dry spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
• ¾ pound large shrimp (shells removed and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound asparagus ((1 bundle) trimmed and washed)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)