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.
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!
Thanks Gayle! It was a great way to welcome asparagus season!
I am all for springtime comfort food that is this uncomplicated! Loving this recipe and your photos…especially the cheese! YUM!
Thanks so much, Annie! You just made my day!
I love you for making roasted asparagus into pesto. I would have never thought of that and it is brilliant!! This pasta looks wonderful.
Haha! I love you too, Annie! 🙂 I surprise myself sometimes!
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!
Cheyanne, your comments never fail to crack me up! Cheers for sure!
This looks like the perfect summer dish! Love it! Pinned!
Thanks Mira! Hello summer!
This looks SO incredible! I love pesto, and it sounds delicious smothered all over this pasta with asparagus.
Thanks so much Rachel!
You can’t go wrong with pesto, pasta, and asparagus. This looks perfect!
I totally agree, Linda! Pesto is a favorite around here! Thanks!
This is the perfect spring time dish! Love that you made pesto with roasted asparagus! This sounds amazing!
Thanks Kelly! I’m definitely ready for spring!
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.
Thanks Erin! And “scrambling” – LOL pun intended? This is absolutely an easy weeknight dish.
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! 🙂
Pesto is a favorite over here too, David. And Cheers! I will drink to all of those things! Thanks!
The simplest things are the best, Rachelle! This looks so delicious and springy and perfect. I’m a big fan of farfalle!
Thanks Mir. Cheers to simplicity and spring!
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!
Thank you, Manali for your kind words. I love pesto pasta too!
I just love a good pasta! That asparagus pesto sounds incredible!
Thanks Jen! We really liked it!
Roasted asparagus pesto sounds AMAZING! Seriously, my mouth is watering right now.
Thanks Keri! It’s so easy you should go make yourself some right now! 🙂
This looks awesome! Its been way too long since I had pesto 🙂
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!
Oh wow! That looks SO delicious!
Thanks Ash!
Roasted asparagus and pesto combo sounds incredible! Looks AWESOME!
Thanks for your kind compliments, Anu!
Rachelle, this roasted asparagus and pesto sounds perfect for a delicious summer dinner! loved it! pinning!
Thanks Savita and thanks for the Pin!