Meals Matter

Penne with Asparagus and Chicken Sausage

Contributed By: gelibeli8
Woman's Day

Ingredients

3 tbsp Olive oil

1 bunch Asparagus (about 11/4 lb), cut diagonally in 2-in. pieces

12 oz Fully cooked chicken sausage, sliced

3/4 tsp Salt

1 lb Penne pasta

1 cup Frozen green peas

1 Medium onion, finely chopped

1 cup Shredded carrots

1 can (141/2 oz) diced tomatoes in thick juice

11/2 tsp Salt-free seasoning blend

3/4 cup Half-and-half

1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil.

2. Meanwhile heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, sausage and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes until asparagus are crisp-tender. Remove to a plate.

3. Stir pasta into boiling water; cook as package directs, stirring in peas for last 4 minutes of cooking time.

4. Meanwhile add remaining 1 Tbsp oil, the onion and carrots to skillet. Saut? over medium heat 3 minutes or until onion softens. Add tomatoes, seasoning blend and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup cooking water from pasta pot to skillet. Cover and simmer 8 minutes.

5. Drain pasta. Add asparagus mixture and half-and-half to skillet. Simmer 2 minutes or until hot. Return pasta to pot. Add sauce and cheese; toss to mix.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
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Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 590
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 74 g
Protein: 33 g
Sodium: 1224 mg
Fiber: 5 g