Ingredients
3 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta (about 8 ounces)1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseAdditional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Preparation
In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return pasta and asparagus to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking sausage into large crumbles. Add to stockpot. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese and reserved pasta water as desired. Serve with additional cheese if desired.
