Asparagus Pasta Salad

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 c. small seashell pasta
- 1/4 c. buttermilk
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed
- 1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions:
- Steam asparagus 4 to 6 minutes.
- Cool, drain and reserve. Cook pasta; drain, rinse and drain.
- Cool.