Quick and Easy Pasta Primavera

The FAVORITE dish - easy easy easy, make it again and again.
Can substitute cut up chicken for shrimp, or extra asparagus!


1/2 16-ounce box ziti (or penne)
1/2 bunch asparagus (about 12 spears), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 16-ounce tub mild fresh salsa
4 ounces soft goat cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 16-ounce bag frozen cooked shrimp, thawed

Cook the pasta according to the label directions, adding the asparagus to the boiling water during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain. Meanwhile, heat the salsa in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until the tomatoes release their

juices, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the goat cheese and sugar and heat until smooth. Add the shrimp and fold in gently until heated through, about 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss.



Yield: Makes 4 servings

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 387(0% from fat); FAT 8g (sat 5g); PROTEIN 27mg; CHOLESTEROL 99mg; CALCIUM 120mg; SODIUM 878mg; FIBER 5g; CARBOHYDRATE 53g; IRON 5mg