Description
A light and flavorful Asparagus Pesto Pasta that captures the essence of spring, combining fresh asparagus with creamy pesto for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (gluten-free if desired)
- 1 lb Fresh asparagus
- 1/2 cup Pistachio nuts
- 1/2 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, salting the boiling water for added flavor.
- Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Combine the blanched asparagus, pistachio nuts, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the asparagus pesto while warm.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or pistachios, if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different nuts and herbs for added flavor; consider roasting the asparagus for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg