This summer pasta salad recipe, like many Italian recipes, is easy to make and relies on quality ingredients. Caramelized onion and roasted asparagus add a rich, nutty flavor, and fresh goat cheese lightens it up. Leftovers make a great lunch for work or school.
12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 bunch of asparagus, sliced at an angle
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt, divided
Black pepper to taste
½ cup crumbled goat cheese
Recipe and photo courtesy of Barilla.