Asparagus Spinach Pistachio Pesto
By smaier
Calories 153, Total Fat 11.7g, Saturated Fat 2.2g, Cholesterol 3.7mg, Sodium 69.4mg, Total Carbohydrate 7.3g, Dietary Fiber 2.8g, Sugars 0.6g, Protein 3.5g
4 PP
Ingredients
- 1 lb Asparagus, Steamed
- 1/4 cup Pistachio Nuts
- 1/4 cup Spinach
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmasan Cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 lb Whole Wheat Pasta
Details
Servings 1
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Preparation
Step 1
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When ready, add asparagus and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the water and shock in a bowl of ice water. Drain and then place on a cutting board. Slice off the tips and set aside. Roughly chop the rest.
2. Add a cup of the chopped asparagus to a food processor along with the spinach, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the pistachios, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until it is a paste.
3. Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water. Cook according to the directions on the box. Save a 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta when done, and return to the still hot pot. Add 1 cup of the pesto and half of the pasta water. Stir well. If it is too dry, add some more water.
4. Chop the remaining pistachios. Serve the pasta and garnish with the pistachios, and more grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
You'll also love
- Pineapple Icebox Cake 0/5 (0 Votes)
- Spicy Lemongrass Salsa 0/5 (0 Votes)
- Cornish Hens with Autumn Fruit 0/5 (0 Votes)
- Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry 0/5 (0 Votes)
- CPR PIE ( Richard Hahnenkamp) 0/5 (0 Votes)
- Chunky Cheese Potato Soup and... 0/5 (0 Votes)
- Creamed Spinach from Lawry's Prime... 0/5 (0 Votes)
- Rigatoni a la Vodka, Chicken and... 0/5 (0 Votes)
Review this recipe