Easy Asparagus Pesto

Name: Easy Asparagus Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: ½ pound fresh asparagus (cleaned and chopped 1 inch slices); ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; ¾-1 tablespoon pine nuts; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1-2 dashes pepper; ½ teaspoon lemon juice; 1-2 tablespoon asparagus water; 3 tablespoons olive oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
1 cup
Calories
578 kcal
Course
Main Course, Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Easy Asparagus Pesto

Gianna Palmer

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This fast and easy Fresh Asparagus Pesto Recipe is perfect on pasta in sandwiches or how about dipping with some Italian Crusty Bread?

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Ingredients

Servings

½ pound fresh asparagus (cleaned and chopped 1 inch slices)
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¾-1 tablespoon pine nuts
¼ teaspoon salt
1-2 dashes pepper
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1-2 tablespoon asparagus water
3 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

In a pot of boiling water cook asparagus until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain but keep 2-3 tablespoons of the water.
In a blender or food processor add the cooked asparagus, freshly grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt, pepper, lemon juice. Start by adding one tablespoon of asparagus water and two tablespoons of olive oil. Blend, gradually add the remaining olive oil and if needed more asparagus water until you reach desired thickness. Toss with cooked al dente pasta and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Any leftover Pesto should be placed in an airtight container (add a light covering of olive oil over the pesto) and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 578kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 969mg (40%) Potassium 503mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1930IU (39%) Vitamin C 13.7mg (15%) Calcium 332mg (33%) Iron 5.7mg (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 578 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	578kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	55g	85%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	22mg	7%
Sodium	969mg	40%
Potassium	503mg	11%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1930IU	39%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	15%
Calcium	332mg	33%
Iron	5.7mg	32%