Roasted Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes with Arugula, Penne and Goat Cheese Salad

• 2 cups pasta, penne uncooked
• 1 bunch asparagus touch ends removed
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided
• 1 x salt to taste
• 1 x black pepper to taste
• 1 small shallots minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard or to taste
• 118 teaspoons herbes de provence dried, or to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• 13 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
• 3 cups arugula (roquette) baby, well washed and drained
• 13 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled, or more as needed

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
3. Place the asparagus and tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.
4. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with generous pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Toss to coat, arrange the asparagus and tomato in a single layer.
6. Roast about 8, minutes or until the asparagus is tender and still crispy.
7. Remove the asparagus from the baking pan.
8. Put the pan back int the oven, and roast the tomatoes for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the skin is shriveled.
9. Remove the tomatoes from the baking pan, allow both of the asparagus and tomatoes to cool for a few minutes.
10. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch lengths pieces.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, lemon juice, dijon mustard, herbes de provence and honey until well blended.
12. Slowly whisk in remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons oil until well mixed.
13. Season with extra salt and black pepper to taste if needed.
14. In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, asparagus, tomato, olives, and arugula.
15. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables, gently toss.
16. Top with goat cheese and serve.

pasta, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, shallots, lemon juice freshly squeezed, herbes, honey, olives, arugula, goat

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/roasted-asparagus-cherry-tomato-52254 (may not work)