PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS PESTO
This is a new twist on pesto for all asparagus lovers! Shell pasta can be substituted for orecchiette.
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Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add pine nuts. Cook and stir pine nuts until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Pour enough water into a skillet to reach a 1-inch depth; bring to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove asparagus from skillet, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Set aside 1/2 cup asparagus tips.
- Blend remaining asparagus, pine nuts, reserved 1/2 cup cooking water, 1/2 cup basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper in a blender until smooth, keeping the center piece of lid removed to release steam. Add Pecorino-Romano cheese; blend until smooth.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orecchiette pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and return pasta to pot.
- Slice the remaining 1/4 cup basil. Add sliced basil, asparagus sauce, reserved asparagus tips to pasta; toss to evenly mix. Garnish with extra Pecorino-Romano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Carbohydrate 89.8 g, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 587.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
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Tamang Syangbo
[email protected]This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick
Crypto Zombie
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make this again.
GAMING Atik
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weekni
awais Muhammad
[email protected]I love asparagus, and this recipe was a great way to enjoy it. The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Amadou Gumaneh
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and lemon zest. But overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again with some adjustments.
shakara sinclair
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Arnold Mande
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weekni
Masood Alam
[email protected]This pasta was so good! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
darlene nester
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make this again.
Tori Payton
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and lemon zest. But overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again with some adjustments.
Sohan Ahmed
[email protected]I love asparagus, and this recipe was a great way to enjoy it. The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Chukwukere Abuchi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weekni
Sirajuddin Mohammad Masum
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make this again.
Ch Asif
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and lemon zest. But overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again with some adjustments.
Stephanie Lynn O'Riley
[email protected]I love asparagus, and this recipe was a great way to enjoy it. The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
David Centelege
[email protected]This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination, and the lemon zest added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick
Wenty Gray (Lil Polo242)
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, as I'm not a huge fan of asparagus. But I'm so glad I did! The pesto was amazing, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hassan Yasser
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill. The pesto was incredibly flavorful, and the asparagus added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.
XLimit
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit! The asparagus and pesto flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the addition of lemon zest gave it a bright, refreshing kick. I'll definitely be making this again.