Easy Asparagus Pesto
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb asparagus fresh, cleaned and chopped, 1 inch slices, 250 g
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated, 25 g
- 3/4- 1 tbs pine nuts
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-2 dashes pepper
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tbs asparagus water
- 3 tbs olive oil
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling water cook asparagus until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain but keep 2-3 tablespoons of the water.
- In a blender or food processor add the cooked asparagus, freshly grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt, pepper, lemon juice. Start by adding one tablespoon of asparagus water and two tablespoons of olive oil. Blend, gradually add the remaining olive oil and if needed more asparagus water until you reach desired thickness. Toss with cooked al dente pasta and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
I hope this Spring when you are looking for ways to use up some Asparagus you decide to give this Delicious Pesto a try.T his fast and easy Fresh Asparagus Pesto Recipe is perfect on pasta in sandwiches or how about dipping with some Italian Crusty Bread? Buon Appetito!
