Tag: asparagus
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Roasted Asparagus Pesto Pasta
I read somewhere (and can’t remember where…) that blending cooked asparagus into pesto is a thing. Like, something yummy that sneaks veggies into a dish that people love. I’m game. Gotta try that one. So I whipped up a very basic pesto recipe while I roasted some asparagus and sweet potatoes and boiled some water.…
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Asparagus Pasta Aglio Olio
Happy Sunday evening, all!Preston and I made an awesome simple dinner tonight, I took inspiration from a simple dish one of my LA visitors had last weekend. She’s a picky eater with some dietary restrictions, so she eats very simple dishes. One of my favorite Sacramento restaurants, Paesano’s, was really understanding of her modifications and…
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Asparagus & "Bacon" Risotto with Melon
This is my twist on the recipe that made me love asparagus – a grilled asparagus and melon salad, with prosciutto and mozzarella. That salad recipe was the first taste I had of asparagus and melon together, and I’m still shocked at how wonderfully they pair together. They’re both also great with the smoky flavor…