Asparagus Pesto Pasta
photo by FLKeysJen
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, roughly chopped
- 3 fresh basil leaves or 3 a dash dried basil
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 garlic clove, raw
- 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces egg noodles
directions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. When ready, drain and then toss with remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Meanwhile, combine asparagus, basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, pecans, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
- Serve asparagus pesto over prepared pasta.
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Reviews
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Starry, this is a wonderful spring pasta recipe!!!! It tastes so fresh and yummy that I really couldnt stop eating! :) I luved the ease of preparation and the wonderful layers of flavour all the different ingredients added to this dish. I made a few slight changes due to what I had on hand: Used cashews instead of pecans and left out the oil as I blanched the asparagus before blending. This will be made time and time again in our house! THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this smashing recipe with us! Made and reviewed for New Kids On The Block Tag Game May 2010.
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Starry, this is a wonderful spring pasta recipe!!!! It tastes so fresh and yummy that I really couldnt stop eating! :) I luved the ease of preparation and the wonderful layers of flavour all the different ingredients added to this dish. I made a few slight changes due to what I had on hand: Used cashews instead of pecans and left out the oil as I blanched the asparagus before blending. This will be made time and time again in our house! THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this smashing recipe with us! Made and reviewed for New Kids On The Block Tag Game May 2010.