Spring Pasta Salad With Asparagus, Tomato and Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Spring Pasta Salad With Asparagus, Tomato and Mozzarella Recipe
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, stems peeled if tough; salt; 1 lb penne pasta; 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes; 1 bunch scallion, about a dozen, sliced into thin rounds (or green onions); 2 dozen ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to let them drain for about 20 minutes in a colander, to let them give up their juices); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; 1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped (about a large handful)

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Spring is in the air! So many recipes come to mind this time of year. Here's one you're sure to enjoy.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, stems peeled if tough
salt
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 bunch scallion, about a dozen, sliced into thin rounds (or green onions)
2 dozen ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to let them drain for about 20 minutes in a colander, to let them give up their juices)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped (about a large handful)