Asparagus-Spinach Pasta Salad

Name: Asparagus-Spinach Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
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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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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Recipe by Kathleen Lucas, Trumbull, Connecticut

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Updated on Apr. 25, 2022

Fresh spinach, crunchy cashews and penne pasta are tossed with roasted asparagus to create this delightful spring salad. —Kathleen Lucas, Trumbull, Connecticut

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Asparagus-Spinach Pasta Salad

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:20 min

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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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Directions

1
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
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
In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese.