Instructions: Are you tired of ordinary pasta? Jamie Jones of Chicago provides a fresh twist with this recipe.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside and keep warm.

2. Heat the broth, 1/4 cup of the wine and cognac to a boil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low; add asparagus, yellow pepper, ground pepper, sugar and salt to taste. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Add sausage, tomatoes and mushrooms. Continue cooking until tomatoes are tender. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon wine, water, olive oil and cornstarch. Cook until thickened. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve sauce over cooked pasta. Test kitchen note: One tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme can be added with the seasonings in Step 3.

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