Pasta Primavera

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

Preparation

1. 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
2. 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.