Asparagus and Bocconcini Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• • 1/2 lb (225 g) short pasta (penne, gemellis, etc.)
  • 2 cups (500 ml) asparagus, cut into medium pieces
  • 1 cup (250 ml) bocconcini, drained and halved or quartered
  • 2 cups (500 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) chopped fresh basil

• Vinaigrette

  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) balsamic vinegar
  • 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper