Asparagus Pea Pesto Pasta

Name: Asparagus Pea Pesto Pasta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 150 g peas; 0.5 cups olive oil; 20 g fresh basil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 0.5 lemon, juice; 50 g plant based parmesan; salt and pepper to taste; 200 g asparagus; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt to taste; 300 g pasta of choice

Sun May 11 2025

20 MINUTES

Try a new take on classic pesto. Combine pea to make a fresh and simple sauce - It's sure to become a family favourite.

SERVINGS:

Ingredients

Pesto

150 g peas
1/2 cups olive oil
20 g fresh basil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lemon, juice
50 g plant based parmesan
salt and pepper to taste

Asparagus

200 g asparagus
2 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste

Other

300 g pasta of choice

Instructions

Prepare the pesto by adding all ingredients (basil, peas, garlic, plant parmesan, olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper) to a food processor and blend to a relatively smooth consistency. Set a side.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Snap off woody ends of asparagus, then cut spears into smaller pieces.
Heat a deep skillet with oil to medium high heat. Add in asparagus and salt and cook until the asparagus is tender.
Stir in the pesto along with the cooked pasta and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.