This is a recipe I found on Pinterest and "tweaked" a bit.
1 pound fresh asparagus
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 package baby spinach (6 oz.) chopped a bit
8 ounces mini penne (or whatever pasta you like)
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (don't use already shredded)
Dressing
5 green onions
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
First, make the dressing. Chop the cleaned green onions (tops and all) and place in blender along with other dressing ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Clean asparagus, removing the tough bottom third of each stalk, cut into 1inch pieces, toss with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and a little salt and roast on a cookie sheet in 400 degree oven for about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until done, and chop spinach.
When asparagus is done, put it in salad bowl along with the spinach. When pasta is done drain well but don't rinse. Toss the hot pasta with the spinach and asparagus.
Let pasta and veggies cool to room temperature. Toss with salad dressing, Parmesan and pine nuts.
