How To Make Asparagus Pasta with Mint Pesto
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the mint leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the asparagus.
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Pour the mint pesto over the pasta and toss until well coated.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 21g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 3mg
- Sodium : 154mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 41g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 9g
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