Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 450                    grm packages pasta -- such as penne
   1                    asparagus
   4                    chicken breasts *
   2      teaspoons     olive oil
     1/2  teaspoon      basil
                        salt and pepper
     1/2  cup           parmesan cheese
   2      teaspoons     white wine

Preparation:

* Chicken breasts should be skinned and boned. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until ad dente, about 8 min. Meanwhile, snap off and discard woody ends of asparagus. Then, slice spears into 2 inch pieces. Set aside to add to pasta during last 3 min. of cooking. Meanwhile, cut chicken into strips. Heat oil in a large frying pan set over medium heat. Add chicken. Stir often until cooked through, about 3 min. Stir in wine and seasonings. Drain pasta and asparagus. Toss with chicken.