Asparagus Pesto on Penne
Having seen this recipe for Asparagus Pesto I just had to try it and it was very good. One of the best pestos that I have made. (Note: The spinach helps keep the bright green colour.)
Ingredients:
1 cup asparagus (cleaned, trimmed, blanched and chopped)
1/4 cup spinach (optional, helps keep the pesto nice and green)
1 clove garlic (chopped)
2 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano (grated)
3 tablespoons olive oil
lemon juice to taste (optional)
salt to taste
Directions:
1. Place everything into a food processor and blend.
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4 comments:
Kevin, i came across this pesto,sounds absolutely fantastic.Asparagus and spinach , healthy combo!!!!!!!
MMMMM....Kevin: what a great idea to make an asparagus & spinach pesto! I love this dish!!
Yummie!!
I made this asparagus pesto last night. It was absolutely delicious and went really well with the chicken piccata.
The bright green color was fantastic too!
Yummy!!!!
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