Ingredientes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ to ½ cup olive oil (do not substitute)
- 1 cup chopped or sliced asparagus (use only the tender half
- or tips)(asparagus can be substituted with broccoli,
- string beans (green beans) or zucchini)
- ⅛ cup chopped onion (red or yellow)
- ¼ to ½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 8 ounces pasta noodles of your choice
- grated Parmesan cheese
Preparação
- Quick Pesto Sauce: Saute garlic, onion, and basil in olive oil until the
- garlic and onion turns light brown. Do not over cook. Set aside and keep
- warm.
- Prepare the pasta of your choice according to package directions except for
- the following:
- Add 1 to 2 cups additional water. Just before water begins to boil, add the
- asparagus or the vegetables of your choice. When the water begins to boil
- add the pasta and cook according to directions
- Drain the pasta and vegetable mixture and pour the pesto sauce over the top,
- tossing lightly to coat. Top with parmesan cheese and serve. You can also
- serve the pasta direct from the cooking pot to the plates and then add the
- pesto. This eliminates having to wash another bowl. Serve with French bread
- and have additional parmesan cheese available at the table.
