Asparagus and Tomato Pesto Pasta Recipe

Asparagus and Tomato Pesto Pasta Recipe

  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti or O Organics™ Whole Wheat Spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon O Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups (2-inch) sliced asparagus
  • 1 1/2 cups O Organics Grape Tomatoes, halved
  • 2 O Organics Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Mixed Herb Pesto
  • 2 tablespoons chopped O Organics Fresh Basil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add red pepper and asparagus; cook 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add pasta, salt, and remaining ingredients; toss well. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, adding reserved 1/4 cup pasta water, if needed.