Ingredients

  • FOR THE PASTA SALAD:
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1 pound Pasta Of Your Choice (I Used Mini Rigatoni)
  • 2 Tablespoons Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley
  • 8 spears Asparagus, Julienned Or Shaved
  • FOR THE CREAMY LEMON VINAIGRETTE:
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Pasta Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard
  • 1 whole Shallot, Peeled And Small Diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Basil
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Combine the tomatoes and corn in a bowl and toss with half of the olive oil. Spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking water before draining.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, water, lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, shallot and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the remaining half of the olive oil into a pan along with the breadcrumbs and parsley. Saute on medium heat, stirring frequently, for a couple of minutes until the breadcrumbs have browned.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the roasted corn and tomatoes, shaved asparagus and dressing. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs.