Penne with Asparagus

== Ingredients==
* 8 oz penne or ziti
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 2 shallots, finely chopped
* 2 cups prepared tomato sauce
* ⅔ cup half-and-half or plain soy milk
* 2 lbs thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
* ½ tsp dried tarragon
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
== Directions ==
# Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
# Add pasta; stir to prevent sticking.
# Cook pasta until just tender according to package directions, about 10 minutes.
# Drain well.
# Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
# Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 7 minutes.
# Stir in tomato sauce and half-and-half, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
# Add asparagus and tarragon and reduce heat to low.
# Partially cover and cook until asparagus are tender and sauce is slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
# Add pasta to asparagus mixture along with salt and pepper.
# Toss until well coated.
# Serve hot.
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Tarragon Recipes
Category:Asparagus Recipes
Category:Soy milk Recipes
Category:Penne Recipes
Category:Ziti Recipes