Whole-Wheat Rotini with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 5 cups whole wheat uncooked Rotini pasta
• 2 cups grape tomatoes (cut into halves)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 cups portobello mushrooms ((about 3 large), chopped)
• 3 - 3 1/2 cups asparagus (chopped)
• 1 cup almonds (sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt ((optional))
• Parmesan cheese (to sprinkle)