Description
A delightful and fresh asparagus pesto pasta that’s bursting with flavor and texture, perfect for a light dinner or elegant lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz gluten-free pasta (or traditional)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 1/2 cup pistachio nuts
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked asparagus, pistachio nuts, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth to create a delicious pesto.
- Toss the pesto with the cooked pasta until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley and pistachios if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to your taste. Can substitute other nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg