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Ingredients

Method

  • STEP 1

    In a food processor, briefly whizz the mint leaves, ricotta and grated Parmesan until you have a smooth green pesto. Season well.

  • STEP 2

    Boil the pasta, dropping in the asparagus tips 2-3 mins before the cooking time is up. When you drain the pasta, keep back a few tbsp of the water, then return the pasta, asparagus and water to the saucepan.

  • STEP 3

    Quickly stir in the mint pesto, divide between 4 plates, then shave over the remaining Parmesan to serve.

RECIPE TIPS
TIP - MINT

Freshly cut mint blackens quickly so this pesto is best made at the last minute to keep its vibrant colour.

MAKE IT INTO RISOTTO

ASPARAGUS & MINT RISOTTO: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large frying pan and stir in 250g risotto rice. Add 1 litre hot vegetable stock, a ladleful at a time, to bubble with the rice until it is tender. Drop in the asparagus, then cook for 2-3 mins. Stir in the mint pesto to serve.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2008

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