GEMELLI WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND WALNUT PESTO
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1. Combine walnuts, grated pecorino and garlic in a food processor and pulse to chop. 2. Add juice from half the lemon (reserve the other half), olive oil and truffle oil and mix in food processor about 60 seconds, until combined in a thick paste. 3. Boil pasta, as directed. 4. Trim ends from asparagus and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Toss asparagus with juice from reserved half of lemon, salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with olive oil. Spread on cookie sheet and roast for 7-10 minutes, depending on thickness of stalks. 5. When pasta is ready, drain, and while it is still hot, toss with walnut pesto. Remove asparagus from oven and toss into pasta mixture. 6. Top with prosciutto ribbons and garnish with pecorino shavings.
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engidayehu Alemu
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
XDumitru Bobernaga
[email protected]I'm not a fan of asparagus, but I loved this dish. The pesto is so good that it made me forget all about the asparagus.
Danna Serrano
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pesto is amazing!
Danile Temesgen
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Akash Raj
[email protected]This dish is so delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Ferdinard Agbobah
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pesto turned out really bitter. I think I used too much arugula.
Uzair Siddique
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pesto and the asparagus.
Sadam Sadam
[email protected]I love the idea of using gemelli pasta in this dish. It's a nice change from the usual spaghetti or penne.
VENOM OP
[email protected]The asparagus was a little overcooked for my taste, but the pesto was spot-on. I'll try again with thinner asparagus next time.
Chikondi Kennedy
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I'll definitely be adding it to my regular rotation.
Narrow Jacobs
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of walnuts, so I used pine nuts in the pesto instead. It was still delicious!
Michael Ells
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
Pure Heart
[email protected]I love the vibrant green color of the pesto in this dish. It's so flavorful and really makes the dish pop.
Kami Rao
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The asparagus and walnut pesto were a delicious combination, and the gemelli pasta cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.