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Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus
- 8 oz. uncooked vermicelli, or rotini, penne, ziti
- 1 c. grape tomatoes halves
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2/3 c. Italian dressing
- 2 Tb. chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tb. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Garnish: shaved Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Step 1
1. Snap off and discard tought ends of asparagus into 2" pieces.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during last minute of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Place pasta and asparagus in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 7 ingredients, tossing to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and chill, if desired. Garnish with shaved Parmesan.
Optional: add grilled shrimp