Roasted Asparagus Pesto with Whole-Wheat Linguine
Roasted asparagus is a wonderful side dish on its own, but combined with the usual pesto ingredients it makes for a surprising sauce that stands up to the nutty flavor of whole-wheat pasta. If you make extra pesto, freeze it in ice cube trays for year-round access to the classic flavor of spring. Slideshows: Perfect Pesto Recipes
August 2013
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Tip: Substitute broccoli or kale for a different take on this vegetable pesto. Tip: The pesto also makes a terrific sauce for a pita or English muffin pizza. Tip: Pine nuts are traditional in pesto, but try almonds, walnuts, or pistachios for an equally good sauce. One serving: 429 cal, 20 gm fat, 4 gm sat fat, 47 gm carb, 9 gm fiber, 19 gm protein.