Wally's Mommy 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I LOVE this website I always tweak the recipes for our families tastes but I have to tell you all about the Pasta with Asparagus Pesto I made last night 1 pound penne or other tubular pasta 1 pound asparagus 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 or 3 medium garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 2/3 cup) 5-6 Large Fresh Basil Leaves In a 6- to 7-quart kettle bring about 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta. Have ready a bowl of ice water. Trim woody ends from asparagus. Cut asparagus stalks crosswise into 2-inch pieces, reserving tips. In a steamer set over boiling water steam stalks, covered, 4 minutes. Add reserved asparagus tips and steam, covered, until just tender, about 1 minute. Immediately transfer asparagus to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well in a colander and pat dry. In a food processor pulse pine nuts and garlic with salt until finely chopped. Add asparagus, basil, and oil and pulse until asparagus is coarsely chopped. Transfer pesto to a large bowl and stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in a colander. Add pasta and reserved cooking water to pesto, tossing to coat, and season with salt and pepper. I actually just pulsed the parmigiano cheese with the pine nuts, garlic and salt instead of waiting to the end. I also added some Shredded Chicken with Italian seasoning (I cheated and bought the tyson precooked and pre-shredded Italian seasoned chicken) Happy eating! My BF ate it up last night and took the left overs to work for lunch today! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FairyTail Josette 14 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 That sounds delish! :roflmao: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyTzuLady 16 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have to try this one it looks yummy! Thank you :birthday_toast: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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