Spinach Pasta with Asparagus Pesto

Ingredients

• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 pound(s) Spinach Fettucini or spinach garganelli al dente
• 1/4 cup(s) pistachios or 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
• 1 pound(s) Thin Fresh Asparagus coarsely chopped
• 1 cup(s) mixed fresh parsley, mint and tarragon or basil loosely packed
• 1/4-1/3 cup(s) Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (about a handful) grated
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1/3 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) approximately

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook to al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the starchy cooking water.
3. While the pasta is working, in a small skillet, toast the pistachios (or pine nuts).
5. Using a food processor, puree the asparagus, herbs, cheese, nuts and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. With the machine on, drizzle in about 1/4 cup EVOO; stream in a few more tablespoons EVOO, as needed, to form a smooth pesto.
7. In a pasta bowl, combine the pasta, pesto and reserved pasta cooking water. Toss for 1-2 minutes to coat.