Lunch: Summer Pesto Penne

Under 500 calories and done in 25 minutes? This easy seasonal pasta dish might be just what you're looking for.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Asparagus

Health and fertility benefits of Summer Pesto Penne

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.

Ingredients

1 c. parsley leaves
1/2 c. mint leaves
1/3 c. walnut halves
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/3 c. olive oil
1/4 c. water
1 lb. penne
1 bunch asparagus
2 c. frozen peas
1/3 c. ricotta cheese

Instructions

Heat large covered saucepot salted water to boiling on high.
Meanwhile, make pesto: In food processor, pulse 1 cup packed parsley leaves; 1/2 cup packed mint leaves; 1/3 cup walnut halves; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until almost smooth. With motor running, slowly add 1/3 cup olive oil, then 1/4 cup water until smooth.
Cook 1 pound penne as label directs, but 4 minutes before penne is done cooking, add asparagus. Then, 2 minutes before penne is done, add 2 cups frozen peas. Drain.
Toss pasta mixture with pesto and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top with 1/3 cup ricotta cheese.

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