Catelli Bistro Grilled Portobello and Spinach Pasta Salad

Simple and sophisticated ingredients come together to make a quick, vegetarian pasta salad that is perfect for weeknight dinners or even casual entertaining.

Ingredients

• 1 (375 g) package Catelli Bistro® Tri-Colour Penne
• 1 cup chopped asparagus
• 3 portobello mushroom caps, gills removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 0.5 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes, drained (packed in oil)
• 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 0.3333333333333333 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus in last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; transfer to large bowl.
2. Meanwhile, preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush mushroom caps with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. Remove from grill and slice.
3. Balsamic Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Add mushrooms, spinach, onion and sun-dried tomatoes to pasta mixture; toss with dressing until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.