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Roasted Asparagus Pesto Farfalle

April 27, 2015 by rachelle 36 Comments

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Happy Monday!  How was your weekend?

 

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Sometimes the simplest things are the best and I’m not trying to start out my week being all complicated.


 

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Because life is complicated enough.

 

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Let’s keep things simple on this Monday.

 

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And have some spring comfort food.

 

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I’m going to keep it simple and let this Roasted Asparagus Pesto Farfalle speak for itself.

 

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I hope your week is uncomplicated.

 

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 425
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions
  3. 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)
  4. Roughly cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces
  5. Combine asparagus, garlic, Parmesan, and almonds in a food processor, pulse several times to combine
  6. Slowly stream in olive oil with food processor running on low
  7. Toss pesto with warm pasta and top with tomato halves and Parmesan

Note:  This pesto is best the same day it’s prepared.

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Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    April 27, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    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!

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    • rachelle

      April 27, 2015 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks Gayle! It was a great way to welcome asparagus season!

      Reply
  2. Annie @ ciaochowbambina

    April 27, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    I am all for springtime comfort food that is this uncomplicated! Loving this recipe and your photos…especially the cheese! YUM!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      April 27, 2015 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks so much, Annie! You just made my day!

      Reply
  3. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries

    April 27, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    I love you for making roasted asparagus into pesto. I would have never thought of that and it is brilliant!! This pasta looks wonderful.

    Reply
    • rachelle

      April 27, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      Haha! I love you too, Annie! 🙂 I surprise myself sometimes!

      Reply
  4. Cheyanne

    April 27, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    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!

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    • rachelle

      April 27, 2015 at 5:23 pm

      Cheyanne, your comments never fail to crack me up! Cheers for sure!

      Reply
  5. mira

    April 27, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    This looks like the perfect summer dish! Love it! Pinned!

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    • rachelle

      April 27, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks Mira! Hello summer!

      Reply
  6. Rachel @ Bakerita

    April 27, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    This looks SO incredible! I love pesto, and it sounds delicious smothered all over this pasta with asparagus.

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    • rachelle

      April 27, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks so much Rachel!

      Reply
  7. Linda @ Veganosity

    April 27, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    You can’t go wrong with pesto, pasta, and asparagus. This looks perfect!

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    • rachelle

      April 27, 2015 at 7:05 pm

      I totally agree, Linda! Pesto is a favorite around here! Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter

    April 28, 2015 at 3:35 am

    This is the perfect spring time dish! Love that you made pesto with roasted asparagus! This sounds amazing!

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    • rachelle

      April 28, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      Thanks Kelly! I’m definitely ready for spring!

      Reply
  9. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg

    April 28, 2015 at 6:29 am

    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.

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    • rachelle

      April 28, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks Erin! And “scrambling” – LOL pun intended? This is absolutely an easy weeknight dish.

      Reply
  10. David @ Spiced

    April 28, 2015 at 8:19 am

    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! 🙂

    Reply
    • rachelle

      April 28, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      Pesto is a favorite over here too, David. And Cheers! I will drink to all of those things! Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Mir

    April 28, 2015 at 8:28 am

    The simplest things are the best, Rachelle! This looks so delicious and springy and perfect. I’m a big fan of farfalle!

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    • rachelle

      April 28, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks Mir. Cheers to simplicity and spring!

      Reply
  12. Manali @ CookWithManali

    April 28, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    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!

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    • rachelle

      April 29, 2015 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you, Manali for your kind words. I love pesto pasta too!

      Reply
  13. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert

    April 29, 2015 at 8:19 am

    I just love a good pasta! That asparagus pesto sounds incredible!

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    • rachelle

      April 29, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Thanks Jen! We really liked it!

      Reply
  14. Keri @ Fashionable Foods

    April 29, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Roasted asparagus pesto sounds AMAZING! Seriously, my mouth is watering right now.

    Reply
    • rachelle

      April 29, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks Keri! It’s so easy you should go make yourself some right now! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

    April 29, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    This looks awesome! Its been way too long since I had pesto 🙂

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    • rachelle

      April 29, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      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!

      Reply
  16. Ash @ The Nashvillian

    April 30, 2015 at 10:20 am

    Oh wow! That looks SO delicious!

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    • rachelle

      April 30, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks Ash!

      Reply
  17. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

    April 30, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Roasted asparagus and pesto combo sounds incredible! Looks AWESOME!

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    • rachelle

      April 30, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks for your kind compliments, Anu!

      Reply
  18. Savita @ ChefDeHome

    May 2, 2015 at 1:36 am

    Rachelle, this roasted asparagus and pesto sounds perfect for a delicious summer dinner! loved it! pinning!

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    • rachelle

      May 2, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      Thanks Savita and thanks for the Pin!

      Reply

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