Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

10 ounces thin asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (see note)

1 cup (8-oz) pesto

1 teaspoon lemon zest

Juice of one lemon

1 cup frozen peas (see note)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish

3 cups spinach, chopped

Instructions: 

  1. Follow the instructions for Flourish Homemade Pasta.
  2. In the last two minutes of boiling, add the asparagus. Drain the pasta and asparagus and spread them out on a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
  3. In a big bowl, toss the pesto with all of the ingredients. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese, if you like.

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