ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH MINT PESTO

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A simple solution to dinner made with simple ingredients. Asparagus is at its best around May

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Snack, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

large bunch mint (about 80g), leaves stripped
250g tub ricotta
25g parmesan , plus extra to serve
400g farfalle (pasta bows)
200g asparagus tips

Steps:

  • In a food processor, briefly whizz the mint leaves, ricotta and grated Parmesan until you have a smooth green pesto. Season well.
  • Boil the pasta, dropping in the asparagus tips 2-3 mins before the cooking time is up. When you drain the pasta, keep back a few tbsp of the water, then return the pasta, asparagus and water to the saucepan.
  • Quickly stir in the mint pesto, divide between 4 plates, then shave over the remaining Parmesan to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 79 grams protein, Sodium 0.43 milligram of sodium

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