Soba Noodle Dish

Directions

1. 1
   Boil water in a medium pot and cook noodles according to package directions.
2. 2
   Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, and add to boiling water during last 2 minutes of cooking time.
3. 3
   Combine soy sauce, oil, sugar, garlic powder, and cornstarch in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved.
4. 4
   When pasta is cooked, rinse pasta and asparagus in a colander with cold water.
5. 5
   Put the combined dressing ingredients into the still-hot pan and stir over low heat until thickened.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Combine bell pepper, onions, and chopped basil leaves in a medium sized bowl.
8. 8
   Add cooled pasta, asparagus, and dressing.
9. 9
   Toss and refrigerate until serving.