ASPARAGUS AND PISTACHIO PESTO PASTA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Trim the tough ends from the asparagus. Store half of the spears upright in a glass filled halfway with water to keep it fresh for a few days or until ready to serve. Chop the remaining asparagus and place it in a food processor. Add the mint, parsley, tarragon, cheese, pistachios, garlic and lime juice. Add the EVOO, pouring to a count of 6 (1/3 to 1/2 cup). Season with salt and pepper. Pulse until the pesto comes together. Place in a small container and store in the refrigerator if not using immediately.
- To serve, bring the pesto to room temperature and place it in a large, shallow serving bowl. Slice the reserved asparagus spears on an angle into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and season with salt. Cook the pasta for 5 minutes, then add the peas and chopped asparagus and cook 2 to 3 more minutes. Scoop out 1 cup of the cooking water and add it to the serving bowl to thin the pesto. Drain the pasta, peas and asparagus and add to the bowl. Toss 1 to 2 minutes to combine. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with the shaved cheese.
- Cook's Note: The pesto can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
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Nadeem Butt
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would have added more salt, pepper, and garlic.
Kamiyah Andrade
[email protected]The recipe didn't specify what kind of pasta to use. I ended up using penne, but I think spaghetti or fettuccine would have been better.
Abrar Elhassan
[email protected]The pasta in this dish was a bit overcooked for my taste. I would have cooked it for a minute or two less.
Meesam Mazhar
[email protected]The asparagus in this dish was a bit too crunchy for my liking. I would have cooked it for a few minutes longer.
Ganesh Lama
[email protected]The pesto in this dish was a bit overpowering for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter sauce.
Aqsafatima Hamid
[email protected]I found the flavor of this dish to be a bit bland. I think it needed more salt and pepper, and maybe some red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
Christopher Pongracz
[email protected]I love that this pasta dish is packed with healthy ingredients like asparagus and pistachios. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Komellr Pola
[email protected]This pasta dish is very budget-friendly, especially if you use store-bought pesto. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table without breaking the bank.
emmanuel honey
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. I especially appreciated the fact that I could use pre-made pesto.
Fatima Balhass
[email protected]The asparagus in this dish was cooked perfectly - still slightly crisp, but not too hard. I loved the combination of flavors with the pesto and pistachios.
Xzavion Moorer
[email protected]I've made this pasta dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto is so flavorful, and the asparagus adds a nice crunch.
Michaela Curran
[email protected]This asparagus and pistachio pesto pasta was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the pasta was cooked to perfection.