Super Green Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Super Green Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 oz. basil (Stems removed); 2 cloves garlic (Rough chopped); 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup parmesan (grated); salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups packed spinach; 1/2 lb. asparagus (roasted at 400F for 15 minutes, then cut into 2-inch pieces); 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1 lb. pasta (I used spinach and chive pasta); 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted); parmesan cheese for serving

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 6

Cost: $6.50 /serving

Author : Candice

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Step 1

Bring a pot of water to boil.

Step 2

While you wait, add the pesto ingredients to a food processor, except the olive oil. Process while slowly adding the olive oil, until smooth.

Step 3

Cook the pasta until al dente.

Step 4

Add the spinach, asparagus, and peas to the serving bowl. Add the pasta on top of the ingredients. Let sit 2 minute. Top with the pesto, pine nuts, and parmesan. Mix well.

Step 5

Top with more parmesan to serve!