Ingredients:
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound ravioli pasta
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
Follow the directions on the package for cooking the ravioli until it is al dente, which should take about two to three minutes for fresh ravioli
Add the asparagus to the boiling water with the pasta in the last two minutes of cooking
This will make the asparagus white
To stop the cooking, drain the pasta and asparagus and rinse them with cold water
Put the cooked ravioli, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil in a large bowl
Add the balsamic vinaigrette dressing to the salad and mix it together gently
Add grated Parmesan cheese on top, and then add salt and pepper to taste
You can serve it cold for a cool summer salad or hot for a hearty meal






