Pasta With Yogurt Pesto
This vibrant spring pasta dish features a creamy walnut and herb pesto paired with tender asparagus tips. The pesto is a luscious blend of walnuts, garlic, lemon zest, herbs, and yogurt, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the spaghetti beautifully. Tossed with sautéed asparagus and a touch of chili flakes for a hint of heat, this dish is as vibrant in flavor as it is in color. Enjoy this delightful pasta dish topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added depth of flavor.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 40g walnut pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- zest of 1 lemon
- 25g fresh parsley
- Small handful of fresh mint leaves
- 125g Yeo Valley Organic Fat Free Natural Yogurt
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 200g asparagus tips
- 350g spaghetti or other pasta shape
- Pinch of chilli flakes
- 1tsp bouillon vegetable stock powder
- 3tbsp water
- 1tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- First make the pesto. Place the walnut pieces, garlic, lemon zest and herbs in a food processor and blend until finely chopped.
- Gradually add the yogurt to form a smooth sauce. Season with a little black pepper. Chill in the fridge until required. This will keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Trim the asparagus tips. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the packet instructions.
- Five minutes before the end, heat a large frying pan and add the chilli flakes, bouillon powder and water. Stir to dissolve the powder then toss in the asparagus tips and saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti and tip into the frying pan with the lemon juice. Pour over the pesto sauce and toss thoroughly.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and salad. For additional flavour you could sprinkle over a little freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Yield
Serves 4
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