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.)
Asparagus Pesto on Penne
Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time:15 minutes Total Time:20 minutes Servings: 4
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
- Place everything into a food processor and blend.
- Serve on penne or gluten-free penne and enjoy!
Pearlsofeast says
May 13, 2008 at 4:18 amKevin, i came across this pesto,sounds absolutely fantastic.Asparagus and spinach , healthy combo!!!!!!!
Sophie says
May 17, 2009 at 5:28 pmMMMMM….Kevin: what a great idea to make an asparagus & spinach pesto! I love this dish!!
Yummie!!
Josh says
May 18, 2009 at 7:31 pmI 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!
Penelope says
October 18, 2009 at 8:07 pmYummy!!!!