Fettuccine With Asparagus Pesto
Yum! Basil and cooked asparagus are blended into a tasty pesto, then served over pasta with asparagus tips. Great served with steaks or chicken or even as a meatless main dish. I think almonds, pine nuts or walnuts would be a good addition to the pesto. From sunset magazine.""
Steps
Steam or boil asparagus until just barely tender to bite , 4 to 5 minutes , drain.
Cook pasta according to directions on package.
Place the cooked pasta and the.
Place the asparagus stems in a food processor along with the hot water , lemon juice , olive oil , garlic , and basil.
Whirl until smooth.
Pour asparagus pure over pasta , add salt , pepper , and parmesan cheese.
Mix well to combine.
Ingredients
asparagus, fettuccine, hot water, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh basil leaf, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper