Warm Asparagus Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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 1 1/2 lbs penne pasta
3/4 cup chopped green onion
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

Preparation

Put the asparagus into an large oblong baking dish.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle evenly with salt.
Bake, uncovered, at 400\u00b0 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.