Lunch: Cheesy Asparagus Pesto Pasta

Kick up a classic with a quick and easy recipe for homemade asparagus pesto pasta.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Asparagus, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Cheesy Asparagus Pesto Pasta

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. We don't have any research on Asparagus as a fertility food yet. Please leave your review below if you are able to provide details about asparagus. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
2 large cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound uncooked pasta

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Slice the asparagus into 2-inch pieces and add them to the boiling water for 1 minute then remove them and immediately rinse them under cold water. (Keep the pot of salted water at a boil.)
Reserve some of the tips of the asparagus to use as garnish. Add the rest of the asparagus to a blender, along with the toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend the ingredients for 10 to 15 seconds, then with the blender still running, slowly stream in the olive oil until it’s fully incorporated and the mixture is well-blended, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and season it with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the pasta to the boiling salted water and cook until al dente. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl, add the pesto and reserved asparagus spears, tossing to combine. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve.

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