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Portobello and Asparagus Farfalle with Basil Pesto
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11 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 35MINS

Portobello and Asparagus Farfalle with Basil Pesto

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A simple and delicious pasta dish with mushrooms and asparagus. Enjoy with some nice, crusty garlic bread.
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A simple and delicious pasta dish with mushrooms and asparagus. Enjoy with some nice, crusty garlic bread.
35MINS
Total Time
$2.85
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Fresh Basil
1 1/2 cups
Portobello Mushroom
1 1/3 cups
Portobello Mushrooms
Asparagus
3/4 cup
Garlic
2 cloves
Pine Nuts
2 Tbsp
Salt
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
532
Fat
22.2 g
Protein
16.6 g
Carbs
69.2 g
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step 1
Bring eight cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan with Salt (1/2 Tbsp).
step 2
While waiting for the water to boil, remove the gills from the Portobello Mushrooms (1 1/3 cups) and cut into half inch slices. Set aside.
step 3
Bend the asparagus by snapping the thicker bottom ends where they break naturally. Cut into half inch pieces, and set aside.
step 4
Pick Fresh Basil (1 1/2 cups) leaves from stems and discard stems. Place half of the leaves in the bowl of the food processor and roughly chop the remaining leaves. Set aside.
step 5
When water comes to a boil, add Farfalle Pasta (6 oz). Cook for 12 minutes, or until desired texture. Reserve two tablespoons of the pasta water. Drain the pasta into a colander and return to the pot.
step 5 When water comes to a boil, add Farfalle Pasta (6 oz). Cook for 12 minutes, or until desired texture. Reserve two tablespoons of the pasta water. Drain the pasta into a colander and return to the pot.
step 6
Meanwhile, to create the pesto, add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), Pine Nuts (2 Tbsp), Garlic (2 cloves), Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp), Salt (1/2 Tbsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) into the bowl of a food processor with the basil leaves.
step 7
Add Fresh Parsley (1/3 cup) and pulse until smooth.
step 7 Add Fresh Parsley (1/3 cup) and pulse until smooth.
step 8
In a large saute pan over medium high heat add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp). Add the mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes.
step 9
Add the Asparagus (3/4 cup) and cook for an additional two minutes. Remove from heat and hold for next step.
step 9 Add the Asparagus (3/4 cup) and cook for an additional two minutes. Remove from heat and hold for next step.
step 10
Add the farfalle to the saute pan. Fold in the pesto and reserved pasta water. Stir until well combined.
step 10 Add the farfalle to the saute pan. Fold in the pesto and reserved pasta water. Stir until well combined.
step 11
Serve on large plates, garnished with some additional pesto if desired.
step 11 Serve on large plates, garnished with some additional pesto if desired.
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Lunch
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Mushrooms
Low-Calorie
Meals for Two
Vegetarian
Pasta
Italian
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