Asparagus Pasta With Mint Pesto
This vibrant pasta dish features a luscious green pesto made with fresh mint, creamy ricotta, and tangy Parmesan. Tossed with farfalle and tender asparagus, every forkful bursts with refreshing flavors and creamy textures. Easy to whip up and bursting with springtime charm, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy a taste of the season with this flavorful and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- large bunch mint (about 80g), leaves stripped
- 250g tub ricotta
- 25g parmesan , plus extra to serve
- 400g farfalle (pasta bows)
- 200g asparagus tips
Instructions
- In a food processor, briefly whizz the mint leaves, ricotta and grated Parmesan until you have a smooth green pesto. Season well.
- Boil the pasta, dropping in the asparagus tips 2-3 mins before the cooking time is up. When you drain the pasta, keep back a few tbsp of the water, then return the pasta, asparagus and water to the saucepan.
- Quickly stir in the mint pesto, divide between 4 plates, then shave over the remaining Parmesan to serve.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 507 calories
- Fat Content: 13 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 7 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 79 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.43 milligram of sodium
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