Light Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto

Light Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto

For those days when you need something a little lighter and lower in carbs, but still want to enjoy a nice meal, this pasta dish is just what you need.

Ingredients

1oz
Gluten-Free PastaI used Zero&Light Fit Pasta
1Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1cup
Asparagus
3 1/3Tbsp
Ricotta Cheese
1Tbsp
Pistachios
1tsp
Grated Parmesan Cheese
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
396
Fat
23.6 g
Protein
12.0 g
Carbs
39.0 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Boil Gluten-Free Pasta (1 oz) following package instructions.

step 2

Meanwhile, bleach the Asparagus (1 cup) for 3 minutes in boiling water, then cut off the tips, set those aside.

step 3

Blend the asparagus with Ricotta Cheese (3 1/3 Tbsp), Pistachios (1 Tbsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and 1 Tbsp of water taken from the pot where you are cooking the pasta.

step 4

When pasta is ready, drain it and dress it with the pesto. Add the tips of asparagus, Grated Parmesan Cheese (1 tsp), and some fresh parsley leaves. Serve it up immediately.