Pesto Asparagus Pasta
This pesto asparagus pasta is the dish that reminds me that spring is on the way! You'll love this simple pesto asparagus pasta if you're a big pesto and asparagus fan!
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Asparagus cut into 2" pieces
- 3 Tbsp Pesto
- 1 Tbsp Salted Butter
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Cup Pasta Water
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2-3 servings of Cooked Pasta
Instructions
- In a saucepot on medium-high heat, add in your garlic and butter to come together and get fragrant. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
- Next, add in your asparagus and cook for about 1-2 minutes! Make sure that you do not overcook the asparagus.
- Once the asparagus is done and still crunchy, remove it from heat and transfer it to a bowl.
- In the same saucepot, add in your pesto and pasta water and let the sauce thicken up slightly. Be sure to scrap all the buttery garlicky goodness on the side.
- Add as much parmesan cheese as you want and let it melt and make the sauce creamy.
- Turn off the heat and add in your pasta then asparagus. Give it one more toss to coat everything together.
- Serve and enjoy!