salmon pasta salad

This recipe is one I created, and has become a standard on those late evenings when I crave "real food", but am too tired to cook.  Just the process of putting this humble meal together, with a glass of chardonnay, feeds my soul.

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, then add 3 handfulls of penne pasta to the pan.  Cook pasta about 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, assemble the following in a serving bowl large enough to contain all the ingredients:

2 tbs. olive oil

1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 tbs. sundried tomatoes, drained of oil and chopped

cracked pepper 

salt

Set aside:

1 large handfull baby spinach, chopped

about 3/4 cup fresh grated parmesian cheese

16 oz. bag Salmon (canned will work if it's thoroughly drained, but it doesn't look as nice)

Drain the pasta and rinse, then add to the oil mixture and toss.   Add additional ingredients and toss well to combine.  Delicious warm right after preparation, or chilled the next day.