Pasta Primavera

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Serves 4
Hands-On Time 5 min
Total Time 10 min
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Information

Per Serving
- Calories 402 calories
- Calories 71 calories from fat
- Fat 8 g
- Sat Fat 4 g
- Cholesterol 128 mg
- Sodium 727 mg
- Protein 28 g
- Carbohydrate 53 g
- Sugar 8 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Iron 6 mg
- Calcium 102 mg
May 2003

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Add the asparagus 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.

Ingredients

1/2 16-ounce box ziti
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

Directions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Add the asparagus 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.