Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Keith’s Spring Pesto Pasta

 This is so versatile-use any shape pasta you like, roast whatever veggies are available, sub prosciutto for bacon, etc. It’s loosely based off this recipe, but we made a lot of modifications :

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/spicy-pesto-asparagus-and-ricotta-pasta-with-crispy-prosciutto/

Ingredients

  • 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 pound angelhair pasta
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and chopped
  • 3/4 cup basil pesto, homemade or store bought
  • 1 large bunch spinach (or greens of your choice, chopped
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • black pepper for serving
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (or basil, parsley, herb of your choice) for serving
  • grated parmesan, for serving

Preheat oven to 425.  Scatter bacon & asparagus on roasting pan & roast until bacon is crispy (about 10 min)

Cook pasta to al dente & drain.  Toss hot pasta w bacon, asparagus, & rest of ingredients.  Top w black pepper, chives, & Parmesan cheese 



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