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Healthy roasted corn and asparagus pesto pasta

Healthy Roasted Corn and Asparagus Pesto Pasta

Alyse S
Do you love asparagus?  If so, this simple recipe will delight you for sure.  It combines healthy ingredients that include fresh corn, asparagus, pesto and a touch of lemon.  Serve this Healthy Roasted Corn and Asparagus Pesto Pasta for a quick and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 670 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 large corn on the cobs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 pkg pasta
  • 3/4 cup pesto sauce
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shreds
  • 3 tbsp pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Brush corn cobs with olive oil and sprinkle on seasoning mixture
  • Keep cobs in husk and roast in oven for 30 minutes
  • Add asparagus to the pan, brush with olive oil and sprinkle on seasoning mixture
  • Roast in the oven for an additional 15 minutes or until the asparagus are tender
  • Carefully slice the corn off the cob, set aside
  • Cook pasta and drain reserving 3 tablespoons pasta water
  • Stir in pesto sauce and lemon juice and any additional seasoning mixture left over
  • Add in corn and asparagus, fold to combine
  • Plate, garnish with parmesan cheese, and enjoy!

Notes

Pesto pasta is great served with fresh caesar salad and sourdough bread.
Add chicken or fish for added protein
Try making homemade pesto sauce for a homemade fresh entree