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Asparagus Avocado Pesto Pasta
Delicious and healthy asparagus avocado pesto pasta: amazingly good!
Made by
Healthy Little Vittles.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Calories
1220
kcal
Author
Gina Fontana
Ingredients
1
box of pasta
1
bunch of asparagus
½
cup
parsley
1
tablespoon
minced garlic
(2 cloves)
½
cup
walnuts
(alternatively you can use pine nuts)
2
tablespoons
lime juice
¼
cup
parmesan cheese
[vegan]
2
pinches
salt
1
pinch
pepper
¼
cup
olive oil
1
avocado
Optional toppings:
basil, avocado, asparagus, hempseed, parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cut your washed asparagus into thirds and place into a large skillet with ¼ cup water.
Steam your asparagus over medium heat until soft (about 12-15 minutes)
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
Place all other pesto ingredients into your food processor/blender and blend until smooth.
When the asparagus is soft, add that to the food processor and blend that into the pesto until smooth
**NOTE: if you want to have some asparagus pieces left, leave these out to serve on top of your pasta
Drain your pasta and then place back into the saucepan/skillet. Add the pesto and stir to combine
**NOTE: you may have leftover pesto.
Top with desired toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
1220
kcal