Name: Asparagus-Spinach Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces -; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta -; 3/4 cup chopped green onions -; 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar -; 2 tablespoons soy sauce -; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach -; 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews -; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Asparagus-Spinach Pasta Salad

1. 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces -

2. 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided -

3. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

4. 1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta -

5. 3/4 cup chopped green onions -

6. 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar -

7. 2 tablespoons soy sauce -

8. 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach -

9. 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews -

10. 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Asparagus-Spinach Pasta Salad

1. Stage

Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring after 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

2. Stage

For dressing, combine onions, vinegar and soy sauce in a blender; cover and process. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam.

3. Stage

In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese.