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Asparagus Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


Shanny; adapted from Napa Valley deli product






List of Ingredients



• 3 - 4 cups radiatore, cooked & drained
  
• 1 lb. asparagus, trim tough ends; sliced in 1/2" pieces
  
• 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
  
• 5 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  
• 3 or 4 tbsp. fresh finely chopped basil
  
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup grated fresh parmesan
  
• olive oil as needed for light dressing
  
• salt to taste
  
• fresh ground black pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Combine all ingredients and chill to marry the flavors.
   






Final Comments


Note: Radiatore is the pasta used by the deli where I found this salad, but I've had to use rotelle or rotini.