Happy Monday! How was your weekend?
Sometimes the simplest things are the best and I’m not trying to start out my week being all complicated.
Because life is complicated enough.
Let’s keep things simple on this Monday.
And have some spring comfort food.
I’m going to keep it simple and let this Roasted Asparagus Pesto Farfalle speak for itself.
I hope your week is uncomplicated.
Roasted Asparagus Pesto Farfalle
Ingredients
- 12 - 15 asparagus spears
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 1/2 pound Parnesan reserve a couple of tablespoons for garnish
- 1/4 cup raw slivered almonds
- 1/2 pound uncooked farfalle pasta
- Couple of hand fulls of grape tomatoes halved
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425
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Cook pasta according to package directions
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Spread asparagus out on a baking sheet, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt, roast for 10 - 12 minutes, and set aside to cool (time depends on size - you want it to be soft, but not overcooked or crunchy)
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Roughly cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces
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Combine asparagus, garlic, Parmesan, and almonds in a food processor, pulse several times to combine
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Slowly stream in olive oil with food processor running on low
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Toss pesto with warm pasta and top with tomato halves and Parmesan
Note: This pesto is best the same day it’s prepared.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Oh this is my kind of pasta dish! Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies and I love that you paired it with pesto. Sounds so fresh and delicious!
rachelle
Thanks Gayle! It was a great way to welcome asparagus season!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina
I am all for springtime comfort food that is this uncomplicated! Loving this recipe and your photos…especially the cheese! YUM!
rachelle
Thanks so much, Annie! You just made my day!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries
I love you for making roasted asparagus into pesto. I would have never thought of that and it is brilliant!! This pasta looks wonderful.
rachelle
Haha! I love you too, Annie! 🙂 I surprise myself sometimes!
Cheyanne
Oh my geniusness!! I LOVE asparagus, however I never thought of turning it into a sauce!! This is seriously so clever & so uncomplicated. True love is happening over here between my eyes, your photos/recipe and my belly! #Rumbling. Yum!! Making this for sure! Cheers, to life being uncomplicated. And to delicious BeerGirl Recipes!
rachelle
Cheyanne, your comments never fail to crack me up! Cheers for sure!
mira
This looks like the perfect summer dish! Love it! Pinned!
rachelle
Thanks Mira! Hello summer!
Rachel @ Bakerita
This looks SO incredible! I love pesto, and it sounds delicious smothered all over this pasta with asparagus.
rachelle
Thanks so much Rachel!
Linda @ Veganosity
You can’t go wrong with pesto, pasta, and asparagus. This looks perfect!
rachelle
I totally agree, Linda! Pesto is a favorite around here! Thanks!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
This is the perfect spring time dish! Love that you made pesto with roasted asparagus! This sounds amazing!
rachelle
Thanks Kelly! I’m definitely ready for spring!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg
Rachelle – Simple is always better in my opinion; this farfalle dish is perfect for busy weeknights when I’m scrambling to find something delicious to make. Thank you for sharing.
rachelle
Thanks Erin! And “scrambling” – LOL pun intended? This is absolutely an easy weeknight dish.
David @ Spiced
Pesto pasta is one of my all-time favorites! And the roasted asparagus really takes this to a whole new level. Here’s to uncomplicated life and warmer weather…oh, and delicious food, too! 🙂
rachelle
Pesto is a favorite over here too, David. And Cheers! I will drink to all of those things! Thanks!
Mir
The simplest things are the best, Rachelle! This looks so delicious and springy and perfect. I’m a big fan of farfalle!
rachelle
Thanks Mir. Cheers to simplicity and spring!
Manali @ CookWithManali
I love pesto pasta! Your pictures are making me hungry Rachelle and I just had my lunch! lol..looks yummy! Simple recipes are the best!
rachelle
Thank you, Manali for your kind words. I love pesto pasta too!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert
I just love a good pasta! That asparagus pesto sounds incredible!
rachelle
Thanks Jen! We really liked it!
Keri @ Fashionable Foods
Roasted asparagus pesto sounds AMAZING! Seriously, my mouth is watering right now.
rachelle
Thanks Keri! It’s so easy you should go make yourself some right now! 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
This looks awesome! Its been way too long since I had pesto 🙂
rachelle
Thanks Medha! You could totally make this vegan with that vegan parmesan they sell at Whole Foods then you could bring pesto back into your life!
Ash @ The Nashvillian
Oh wow! That looks SO delicious!
rachelle
Thanks Ash!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
Roasted asparagus and pesto combo sounds incredible! Looks AWESOME!
rachelle
Thanks for your kind compliments, Anu!
Savita @ ChefDeHome
Rachelle, this roasted asparagus and pesto sounds perfect for a delicious summer dinner! loved it! pinning!
rachelle
Thanks Savita and thanks for the Pin!