testkitchenette's Notes:
Expand1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut in half Ask a question about this ingredient
10 ounces fresh spinach Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small package fresh basil Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup almonds, toasted Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
4 garlic cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
juice of 1 lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to your taste Ask a question about this ingredient
fresh ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
pinches hot red pepper flakes (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
few tablespoons water, to thin if necessary Ask a question about this ingredient
Blanche the asparagus in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and let dry a bit.
Ask a question about this stepIn a food processor, blitz everything together until well combined. Taste and correct for seasoning.
Ask a question about this stepThanks Monkeymom! I use almonds in my pestos most of the time since I usually forget to buy the jumbo sized bag in Costco!
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
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yum! I gotta try the almonds in the pesto combo.