Asparagus Tomato Pasta Salad

2 bunches fresh asparagus, cut into 1" sections
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
16 oz. wagon wheel pasta
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 T olive oil
3 T prepared Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
black pepper
salt (optional)
parmesan cheese (optional)

Cook pasta according to instructions. Add asparagus for the last 2 1/2
minutes of boiling (not longer than this or it will be too soft). Drain
and rinse with cold water

Add tomatoes and onions. Chill

Combine the remaining ingredients, and pour over salad when ready to
serve. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle
parmesan cheese on top.