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This Pesto and Asparagus Pasta Is Your New Go-To Cookout Side Dish

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at IU chapter.

I am a pesto fanatic. I’m not ashamed to say that this isn’t the first time I’ve professed my love for pesto and I doubt it’ll be the last. This savory pesto pasta goes perfectly with the grilled foods we love in the summer and it’s creative enough to impress a few relatives at the family cookout.

Perfect Summer Pesto and Asparagus Pasta Salad

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Preheat oven to 425ºF. Set asparagus in a single layer on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in oven and roast for 12 minutes.

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    Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain well.

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    Chop asparagus into one inch pieces. Combine pasta, asparagus, pesto, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan.

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    Stir well and enjoy.