Hot Asparagus Pasta Salad 2-2/3 cups uncooked spiral pasta 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 inch slice fresh gingeroot, minced, optional 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 1/2 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons water 1/4 pound fully cooked ham, julienned or cubed 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained or 1 cup sliced celery 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives DRESSING: 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Hot Asparagus Pasta Salad cont. 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic and ginger if desired in oil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add asparagus, shrimp and water; cook until asparagus is crisp-tender and shrimp are cooked, about 8 minutes. Stir in ham, water chestnuts or celery and olives. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta and place in a large salad bowl; add asparagus mixture. Cover with foil. Combine dressing ingredients; Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	Hot Asparagus Pasta Salad pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately. Yield: 4-6 servings. Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008