Simple and sophisticated ingredients come together to make a quick, vegetarian pasta salad that is perfect for weeknight dinners or even casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 package Catelli Bistro® Tri-Colour Penne , 375 g
- 1 cup chopped asparagus
- 3 portobellos mushroom caps , gills removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 cups thinly sliced red onion
- 0.5 cups sliced sun-dried tomatoes , packed in oil
- 0.5 cups crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
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1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus in last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; transfer to large bowl.
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2
Meanwhile, preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush mushroom caps with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. Remove from grill and slice.
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Balsamic Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
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Add mushrooms, spinach, onion and sun-dried tomatoes to pasta mixture; toss with dressing until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.
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