ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO PENNE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO PENNE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE image

Categories Pasta

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 C uncooked penne
12 asparagus spears
12 cherry tomatoes
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/8 t kosher salt, divided 1/2 t black pepper, divided
1 T minced shallots
2 T lemon juice
1 T Dijon mustard
1 t dried herbes de Provence 1 1/2 t honey
1/2 C kalamata olives, halved 2C baby arugula
1/2C (2 oz) crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. 2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside. 3. Place asparagus and tomatoes on a jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to coat; arrange asparagus and tomato mixture in a single layer. Bake at 400° for 6 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus from pan. Place pan back in oven, and bake tomatoes an additional 4 minutes. Remove tomatoes from pan; let asparagus and tomatoes stand 10 minutes. Cut asparagus into 1-inch lengths; halve tomatoes. 4. Combine shallots and the next 4 ingredients (through honey) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 5. Place pasta, asparagus, tomato, olives, and arugula in a large bowl; toss. Drizzle juice mixture over pasta mixture; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.