Penne with Asparagus, Jalapeno and Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients

• • 3/4 lb (340 g) penne or other short pasta
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 lb (117 g) rosette de Lyon (or other dry sausage), coarsely chopped
  • 1 lb (454 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded or not, chopped (see note)
  • 3/4 cup (75 g) grated cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup (75 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Salt and pepper