Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse, and pat dry with paper towels.
In a large pot bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste and pasta; stir gently.
Cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet bring chicken broth to a simmer, stir in shrimp, peas, and pepper and simmer until shrimp are opaque and pepper is tender (about 3 minutes). Add pesto; heat through. Add pasta; stir gently to combine.
Serve topped with crushed red pepper, additional pesto, and Asiago cheese.
Customize it: Instead of shrimp try thinly sliced precooked chicken; try chickpeas instead of peas; or add broccoli or snap peas to the mix.