Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Name: Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto Pasta
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound thin asparagus; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves or 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 3 to 4 tablespoons toasted pistachios; 1 clove garlic, grated or made into a paste; Juice of 1 lime or 1/2 lemon; 1/3 to 1/2 cup EVOO; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound penne; 1 cup fresh shelled peas or defrosted frozen organic peas; Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish

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INGREDIENTS

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1 pound thin asparagus

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1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

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1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

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1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves or 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

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1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

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3 to 4 tablespoons toasted pistachios

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1 clove garlic, grated or made into a paste

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Juice of 1 lime or 1/2 lemon

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1/3 to 1/2 cup EVOO

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Salt and freshly ground pepper

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1 pound penne

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1 cup fresh shelled peas or defrosted frozen organic peas

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Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish

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