Penne Pasta, Asparagus & Chicken Sausage
Michie — Wed, 02/18/2009 - 8:07pm
3 T Olive Oil
1 bunch Asparagus (1 1/4 pound) Cut diagonally in 2 inch peices
12 oz fully cooked Chicken Sausage Sliced
3/4 tsp Salt
1 lb Penne Pasta
1 Cup Frozen Green Peas
1 Med. Onion finely chopped
1 Cup Shredded Carrots
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced Tomatoes in thick juice
1 1/2 Salt Free seasoning blend
3/4 Cup Half & Half
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Procedure
Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil
Meanwhile heat 2 Tblsp. oil in large skillet on Med High. Add Asparagus, Sausage, add1/4 tsp salt .
Cook stirring often 5-6 minutes until Asparagus is crisp tender. Remove to a plate
Stir pasta into boiling water cook as package directs stirring in peas for last 4 minutes of cooking time.
Meanwhile add remaining oil. the onion & carrots to the skillet. Saute over med high heat 3 minutes or until onion softens.
Add tomatoes seasoning blend and remaining salt. Add 1/2 cup cooking water from Pasta pot to skillet. Cover &simmer 8 minutes.
Drain pasta Add asparagus mix & heat half and half to skillet.
Simmer 2 minutes or until hot.
Return pasta to pot
Add sauce & cheese toss to mix & serve.

