Shaved Shaved Asparagus Noodles With Pesto Live Eat Learn

Asparagus season is kind of a big deal over here in Europe. Who knows, maybe it’s a big deal everywhere, but I didn’t really get into food until I moved here and then you start noticing things like asparagus season (does this make me a real adult now?) I digress…asparagus. We love it, we cherish it, and it’s finally in season! So today we’re cooking up a big bowl of it in the form of this healthy asparagus pasta recipe! Unlike most vegetable noodle recipes which require spiralizers, this asparagus pasta is made with just a vegetable peeler and a bunch of asparagus! You’ll essentially just shave your asparagus lengthwise to create long fettuccine-like noodles. Saute oh-so briefly to tenderize the noodles slightly, then stir in your favorite pasta add-ins!

asparagus noodle Ingredients

Asparagus: Aim for the largest asparagus you can find, which will make for longer noodles that are easier to peel. Pesto: Make your own classic pesto or make pesto out of carrot tops and spinach! Extras: I love to sprinkle in some crumbled feta and pine nuts, but you could add whatever you’re feeling.

How To Make Asparagus Noodles

Step 1: ShaveClean and dry asparagus to remove any dirt. Break off or trim the bottom inch of each spear (this part is super chewy, we don’t want that). Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus into long strips, moving from the tip to the bottom. This can take a few tries to get right, but you’ll get there! Step 2: SauteNo boiling here! We’ll just cook the asparagus noodles very briefly in a pan. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium/high heat, then add asparagus. Cook, tossing frequently, until asparagus noodles are bright green and slightly tender, just 1 to 2 minutes. Step 3: ServeStir in pesto and feta, topping with pine nuts, salt, and pepper (these are more of suggestions – you can add any sauce of topping you want really!)