How to Make Simple Pesto Asparagus

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Spring is here and I like to use seasonal vegetables as much as possible which means asparagus winds up on our table pretty often. My favorite way to cook this is a super simple recipe. It’s so simple I hesitate to share it because I thought I may run out of words! This simple pesto asparagus has made asparagus lovers (at least when they eat THIS asparagus). Here’s how its done.

How to Make Pesto Asparagus

This recipe uses Pesto and Asparagus. That’s it! (Find Pesto HERE)

If it were summer time I’d be making my own, but for now I’ll just use store bought.

Wash your asparagus well and chop the ends off. Usually this takes at least a couple inches and sometimes more. You’ll want to make sure not to leave too much length or the large end will be tough to eat.

Layer in an 8×8 or 8×10 in dish. It doesn’t need to be exact but make sure to not make too many layers or it will slow the baking time.

Spread the pesto across the top layer of asparagus and cover with aluminum foil.

Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes. The edges of asparagus should loosen and the color will slightly change. If the skin begins to shrivel, its been baking too long so take that baby out.

You can serve it just like this or transfer to a serving platter. I love to transfer it and then pour the leftover pesto juices over the asparagus.

There’s nothing quite like watching the warm oils dripping over freshly cooked asparagus.

Enjoy!

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From the Hilltop,

Krista