Easy Roasted Asparagus Pesto Pasta
Serves 2
This pasta dish is one of my favorite springtime recipes and it couldn’t be any easier to make! Roasted asparagus, pesto (store-bought or homemade), pasta, and parmesan come together to make a wonderful pasta dish that can be ready in under 30 minute
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove over high heat. Salt liberally after boiling. Add pasta and cook until al dente or according to the package's directions. While the pasta is boiling season the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to evenly coat and spread onto a baking sheet. Roast for 10-12 minutes until asparagus are just tender and slightly caramelized. Set aside. While the asparagus is roasting make pesto if making it fresh. Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces. When the pasta has finished cooking, take a ladle and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Add pesto to the bottom of a large bowl and add one ladle of pasta water and whisk to combine. Add pasta, parmesan cheese, and asparagus pieces and toss until coated with the pesto. Add more pasta water if needed for consistency. Serve immediately.View original recipe