Presto Pesto

by Jennifer Hess on April 28, 2009

in asparagus,meatless,pasta,peas,quick and easy,sorrel

Dinner:  April 27, 2009

This meal was nothing fancy – honestly, the pasta was primarily a vehicle for another batch of bright and zingy sorrel pesto. I made the sorrel pesto without pine nuts this time, instead tossing a bunch of chopped hazelnuts into the pasta when I tossed it to provide a little crunch.

Also in the mix: thin stalks of fresh, local asparagus, which I chopped into short little bits and tossed, raw, into the hot pasta, some tiny peas from the freezer, and a light dusting of finely grated Divine Providence. This pasta was simple, satisfying, and full of the flavors of springtime.

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1 Sean April 28, 2009 at 6:08 pm

Although you may say the pasta isn’t very fancy, it looks gorgeous and absolutely delicious! What a fantastic way to have a quick, weekday meal

2 Jennifer Hess April 28, 2009 at 9:20 pm

Thanks, Sean! This is one of my favorite quick weeknight meal templates, for sure. So happy to have more little veggies at the farmers’ market to work with :D

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