ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH PESTO RECIPE

This recipe will teach you how to make Asparagus Pasta With Pesto. It is a quick and easy recipe to make. You can also serve the Asparagus Pasta With Pesto direct from the cooking pot to the plates and then add the pesto. This way you don't have to wash another bowl.

Asparagus Pasta With Pesto Ingredients

3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup olive oil
8oz pasta noodles
1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
1 cup sliced asparagus tips
grated parmesan cheese

Asparagus Pasta With Pesto Method

First thing to do is to make the pesto sauce. In a frying pan saute garlic, onion, and basil in olive oil until the garlic and onion turns golden brown. Make sure not to over cook it and then set it aside and keep warm. Cook the pasta according to package directions except for the following, add 2 cups of additional water. Just before the water starts to boil add the asparagus and then when the water boils add the pasta and cook it according to the directions on the pasta packet. When cooked drain the pasta and asparagus mixture and add the pesto sauce over it and toss lightly to cover. Put parmesan cheese over the top of the Asparagus Pasta With Pesto and serve. This pasta recipe is great served with a hot crusty roll.

Enjoy your freshly made Asparagus Pasta With Pesto!