Asparagus Pasta Salad with Pecan Pesto

Name: Asparagus Pasta Salad with Pecan Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cup orecchiette pasta; salt (to taste); 2 bunch asparagus; 1 cup peas; 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin); 1 tbsp lemon zest; 2 cup basil; ½ cup pecans; ½ cup Parmesan (grated); 1 garlic clove; 1 cup olive oil (extra virgin); 1 lemon (juiced and zested); pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Fresh peas and asparagus pasta salad with a nutty and aromatic pecan pesto is a fantastic combination to whip up for a quick, tasty vegetarian side dish.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:24:16 GMT