Pesto Asparagus Noodles Recipe
Enjoy vibrant asparagus noodles tossed with DeLallo pesto, savory bacon, and fresh peas for a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds jumbo asparagus
- 1/4 cup DeLallo pesto (more to taste)
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup cooked peas
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus: Snap off and discard the tough woody ends. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus spears into long, thin ribbons, resembling fettuccine noodles. Stop shaving when you reach the core, leaving a thicker center piece.
- Lightly cook the asparagus: Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus ribbons in batches, cooking for only 30 seconds to 1 minute per batch until tender-crisp.
- Combine and season: In a large bowl, gently toss the lightly cooked asparagus ribbons with the pesto until evenly coated. Add more pesto if desired for a richer flavor.
- Plate and garnish: Arrange the pesto asparagus noodles on serving plates. Top generously with the crumbled bacon, cooked peas, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Extra Pesto Finish: Drizzle a little extra pesto over the top for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your vibrant and delicious Pesto Asparagus Noodles right away!
Notes
- Use fresh, firm asparagus for the best ribbon texture and flavor.
- Don't overcook the asparagus ribbons; aim for tender-crisp to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust the amount of pesto to your personal preference.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or substitute with toasted nuts. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcook the asparagus ribbons; aim for tender-crisp to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust the amount of pesto to your personal preference.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or substitute with toasted nuts. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.