Fw: Warm Asparagus Spinach Salad

[Guest guest]

14-16 servings

1 hour 10 minutes 45 mins prep

 

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus trimed and cut into 1 inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil , plus 1/2 cup olive oil , divided

salt

1 1/2 lbs uncooked penne or penne pasta

3/4 cup chopped green onions

6 tablespoons white wine vinegar (this amount may be too vinegary for

some tastes so start low and add up to taste)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach

1 cup coarsely chopped cashews

1/2-3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

 

Put the asparagus into an large oblong baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons

olive oil; sprinkle evenly with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 20-25 minutes

or until crisp-tender; stir every 10 minutes. While the asparagus is cooking,

prepare the pasta according to package directions; drain. Add the onions,

vinegar, and soy sauce in the container of a blender; process. While

processing, gradually add the remaining olive oil

in a steady stream. In a large serving bowl, add the pasta, spinach, and

asparagus; drizzle dressing over all; toss to coat. Season to taste with

pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

This sounds so yummy.... Winn Dixie has Asparagus for 99cents /lb this week in

our area. I think I need to run get some more tomorrow before the sale is over.

Judy

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Buckeyebren

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Monday, June 05, 2006 8:40 PM

Fw: Warm Asparagus Spinach Salad

 

 

14-16 servings

1 hour 10 minutes 45 mins prep

 

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus trimed and cut into 1 inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil , plus 1/2 cup olive oil , divided

salt

1 1/2 lbs uncooked penne or penne pasta

3/4 cup chopped green onions

6 tablespoons white wine vinegar (this amount may be too vinegary for some

tastes so start low and add up to taste)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach

1 cup coarsely chopped cashews

1/2-3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

 

Put the asparagus into an large oblong baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons

olive oil; sprinkle evenly with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 20-25 minutes

or until crisp-tender; stir every 10 minutes. While the asparagus is cooking,

prepare the pasta according to package directions; drain. Add the onions,

vinegar, and soy sauce in the container of a blender; process. While processing,

gradually add the remaining olive oil

in a steady stream. In a large serving bowl, add the pasta, spinach, and

asparagus; drizzle dressing over all; toss to coat. Season to taste with pepper,

if desired. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.