Roasted Potato & Asparagus Pasta with Basil Walnut Pesto

This pasta is so divine and unique. I'm in love with the concept of adding potatoes and asparagus to the pasta drenched in fresh homemade basil pesto.

🍽 S E R V I N G S

2 people

⏰ T I M E

prep time - 15 minutes

cook time - 20 minutes

total time - 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

🌱FOR PESTO

1/2 cup basil packed

1/2 cup parsley packed

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup roasted walnuts

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

3-4 garlic cloves

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Salt to taste

🌱FOR PASTA

2 cup whole wheat penne pasta

1 bunch of asparagus

4 red potatoes

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup pesto sauce (find the recipe to pesto sauce here)

Salt & pepper

WORKING THE MAGIC:

🌱FOR PESTO

Put all the ingredients in the food processor except olive oil and pulse a several times. Now, slowly add the olive oil in a steady small stream.

Tip: Adding the olive oil slowly, while the processor is running, will help it emulsify and help keep the olive oil from separating.

🌱FOR PASTA

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add penne and cook according to package directions.

Wash and snap off the tough ends of asparagus. Slice asparagus into 2-3 inch piece. Cut thin slice of potatoes.

Heat a olive oil in a pan and saute asparagus with some salt and pepper for 3 minutes then remove in a bowl.

Add potatoes in the same pan and cook till they become tender. Add salt and pepper.

Drain penne in a big bowl, add prepared potato, asparagus and pesto.

Enjoy immediately.

Let me know, what do you think about adding potatoes to a pasta dish?