The Parmesan Dressing

1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/2 cup Mayonnaise

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

3 cloves garlic (minced 1 1/2 tsp)

pinch of cayenne pepper

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

The Salad

1/2 lb Penne pasta

2 cups packed baby spinach,washed and stemmed

2 small jarred roasted red peppers

1/2 lb smoked mozzarella cheese diced

Prepare dressing by combining all dressing ingredients with hand mixer, food processor, or in a blender until dressing is smooth

Prepare salad by cooking pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled through and drain well

In a large mixing bowl combine the cooked pasta, spinach,  roasted red peppers and smoked mozzarella. toss the salad with dressing and serve immediately.