Bow Ties with Tomatoes, Asparagus Feta, and Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients

• 6 ounces farfalle (bow ties)
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 pound trimmed asparagus
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
• 2 TBS white balsamic vinegar
• 2 TBS chopped shallots
• 2 tsp capers
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4-ounces feta cheese
• 1 pound trimmed asparagus

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. 
2. While pasta cooks, combine vinegar and next 6 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil to vinegar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. 
3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add tomatoes and asparagus to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, turning once.
4. Combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, asparagus, and basil in a large bowl.
5. Drizzle vinaigrette over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. 
6. Add cheese; toss to combine.

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Original recipe: My Recipes

Posted by Jasmine