Best 11 Linguine With Roasted Asparagus And Almond Pesto Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Linguine with Roasted Asparagus and Almond Pesto. This vibrant dish combines the freshness of spring asparagus, the nutty richness of almonds, and the aromatic essence of basil in a harmonious union. Each bite is a journey through a garden of flavors, leaving you craving more. With three variations to choose from, this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences and ensures a delightful experience for everyone. Dive into the classic version with Parmesan cheese for a burst of umami, explore the vegan alternative with nutritional yeast for a plant-based delight, or embark on a gluten-free adventure with almond flour as your guide. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and relish the symphony of flavors that await you in this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

LINGUINE WITH AVOCADO AND ARUGULA PESTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound linguine pasta
2 medium avocados, halved, peeled, and seeded (about 12 ounces total)
3 cups baby arugula leaves (3 ounces)
1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan (4 ounces)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Place in a serving bowl.
  • Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from the avocados and place in a food processor. Add the arugula, basil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the pesto over the pasta and toss together. Add the cheese and almonds and toss together until coated, adding the pasta water, as needed, to loosen the sauce.

ASPARAGUS PESTO PASTA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 pound trimmed asparagus in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to ice water to cool; drain and pat dry, then roughly chop. Puree the asparagus in a food processor with 1 cup fresh parsley, 1/2 cup fresh mint, 1/3 cup toasted unsalted pistachios, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Drizzle in 1/3 cup olive oil and puree until smooth. Toss with 1 pound cooked pasta and 3/4 cup parmesan, adding pasta cooking water as needed to loosen.

LINGUINE AL PESTO (LINGUINE WITH PESTO SAUCE AND POTATO)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh or dried linguine
1 boiling potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup pesto (see below)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Freshly ground black pepper, for serving
2 cloves garlic
3/4 cups pine nuts
Salt
Leaves fromo 1 bunch basil, about 1/4 pound, well washed and dried
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated hard pecorino cheese

Steps:

  • When cooking the pasta, add a potato to the salted water. This trick returns to the pasta the starch it tends to lose in draining, thus preventing the linguine from clumping. Drain the pasta cubes along with the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water. Transfer the pasta and potato to a large bowl and dress them with the pesto and butter. If the pasta looks too dry, add a little of the reserved cooking water. Serve in individual dishes, topping each with grated Parmesan cheese and pepper.
  • If using a food processor, put the garlic, pine nuts, a pinch of salt, the basil, and the oil into the bowl and process it until the ingredients form a smooth paste. Add the Parmesan and the pecorino and pulse just to combine. Taste and adjust the salt.

LINGUINE WITH ASPARAGUS PESTO



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Asparagus dresses this spring pasta in pastel green. Use the stems to make a finely ground pestolike mixture with garlic, olive oil and cheese; reserve the tips for quickly cooking and then tossing into the skillet with the linguine and sauce just before serving.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch asparagus, pencil size
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Grana Padano (about 2 ounces), plus more for serving, or substitute Parmigiano-Reggiano
Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
Salt and ground black pepper
12 ounces linguine
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard ends of asparagus. Cut off top two inches of spears and reserve. Chop rest of spears and put in food processor with garlic, processing until very finely minced. With the machine running, drizzle in olive oil. Add 1/2 cup cheese and pulse. Transfer mixture to a bowl, fold in lemon zest, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook about 6 minutes, until not quite al dente. Add asparagus spears to the pot and cook another 1 to 2 minutes, until pasta is al dente.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup pasta water into a large skillet. Drain pasta and asparagus tips and add to skillet along with asparagus mixture and lemon juice. Cook over low heat, stirring with tongs, 3 minutes or so, until ingredients are well blended. Check seasonings. Transfer to 4 warm plates, scatter with oregano and serve with extra cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 577, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

LINGUINE WITH ALMOND PESTO AND BEANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1/3 cup unsalted roasted almonds
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cups fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
12 ounces linguine
1 15-ounce can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, make the pesto: Pulse the almonds and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the parsley, basil and parmesan and pulse until the herbs are chopped, scraping down the side of the processor as needed. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil and blend until combined. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the ricotta and olives.
  • Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook as the label directs, adding the beans to the pot in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and beans. Transfer to the bowl with the pesto and toss to coat. Add the tomatoes and toss to combine, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt and pepper.

ASPARAGUS WITH SLICED ALMONDS AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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This simple recipe takes ordinary asparagus and turns it into a side dish that any man in your life will love! Serve as a side dish to grilled salmon or turkey meatballs.

Provided by BRENOLA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound asparagus, bottoms trimmed
⅓ cup sliced almonds
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds and parmesan, and cook until the cheese is slightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 170.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

ASPARAGUS PESTO



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Making asparagus pesto lets you use the peel, which contains a ton of flavor even though it's sometimes too tough and stringy to eat. Puréeing lets you sidestep this issue: you keep the peel, and the flavor, but your food processor pulverizes the fibers, even if you use thick spears.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, condiments, dips and spreads

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch segments
1 clove garlic, or more to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil, or more as desired
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the asparagus and cook until fully tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, reserving some of the cooking liquid, and let the asparagus cool slightly.
  • Transfer the asparagus to a food processor and add the garlic, pine nuts, 2 tablespoons of the oil, Parmesan, a pinch of salt and a couple of tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Process the mixture, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container if necessary, and gradually add the remaining oil and a bit more of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten if necessary. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste, pulse one last time, and serve over pasta, fish or chicken (or cover and refrigerate for up to a day).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 256 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PESTO



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Make and share this Roasted Asparagus With Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt
black pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix pesto with garlic and oil and toss with asparagus on a baking sheet.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until done to your.
  • liking.
  • Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve hot.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTERED ALMONDS, CAPERS AND DILL



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Cooking asparagus is one of the easiest kitchen tasks around. There is almost no preparation, the asparagus is roasted plain in the oven, and all that's left to do is fry some almonds and capers to spoon on top. This can be served as part of a festive spread of salads and seasonal dips. It also works well as a side for meat, fish or grain dishes.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 pounds/600 grams asparagus, woody ends trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons/30 grams unsalted butter
Scant 1/4 cup/20 grams sliced (flaked) almonds
3 tablespoons/30 grams baby capers, patted dry on paper towels (kitchen paper)
1/4 to 1/2 cup/5 to 10 grams roughly chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit/220 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet (baking tray) with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl or on a work surface, use your hands or tongs to toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil, a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Arrange asparagus in the paper-lined pan, spaced well apart, and roast, shaking the pan occasionally, until asparagus is soft and starting to brown in places, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove from oven and set aside in the pan.
  • In a small or medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy. Add almonds and fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes (reduce heat as needed to prevent scorching). Pour almonds and butter evenly over asparagus.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and heat over high heat. Once hot, add the capers and fry, stirring continuously, until they have opened up and become crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove capers from the oil and sprinkle over the asparagus. Add dill. Using tongs or two spoons, mix gently to combine, transfer to a large plate and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY BASIL PESTO WITH ALMONDS



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Save some money using garden-grown basil and almonds in place of pricey pine nuts. This recipe is easy, fast, and very tasty. Summer on a plate! Serve over warm pasta with a side salad and a nice loaf of bread. I also spread this on toast. If you have left over, put in a small jar and drizzle some olive oil over the top. Keep refrigerated.

Provided by SAS4U

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ cup whole raw almonds
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 clove garlic, peeled

Steps:

  • Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 154 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

ASPARAGUS LINGUINE



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Pasta and asparagus are tossed together in this mildly-seasoned side dish that makes any appealing partner to poultry or fish. "I lightened up the original recipe by reducing the amount of butter and substituting olive oil," informs Carolyn DiPasquale of Middletown, Rhode Island.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces uncooked linguine
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil and butter until tender. Add asparagus; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add wine or broth; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Remove from the heat., Drain linguine; add to asparagus mixture. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest asparagus possible. Look for spears that are bright green and firm, with tight tips. Avoid asparagus that is limp or has yellow or brown spots.
  • Roast the asparagus at a high temperature. This will help to caramelize the sugars in the asparagus and give it a slightly smoky flavor.
  • Make the almond pesto ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil is a key ingredient in the pesto, so it's important to use a good quality oil that has a fruity flavor.
  • Serve the linguine with grated Parmesan cheese. This will add a salty, nutty flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

This linguine with roasted asparagus and almond pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make dinner that is perfect for spring. The roasted asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the almond pesto is creamy and nutty. The two flavors complement each other perfectly, and the dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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