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Roasted Asparagus Pasta Salad

Roasted Asparagus Pasta Salad

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Serves: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta of choice
  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt u0026 pepper
  • Lemon zest, to top

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F
  2. Cut the asparagus into 1u0022 pieces and transfer them to a parchment lined baking sheet
  3. Drizzle in 1 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes
  4. While that roasts, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta as instructed on package. Once ready, drain and set aside
  5. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and mix together with a tbsp of olive oil, the pesto, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt u0026 pepper. Toss to combine
  6. Add the roasted asparagus, peas, chopped bell peppers and cheese. Mix well and adjust salt if needed
  7. Serve cold or warmed up with an extra sprinkle of cheese and lemon zest
  8. Leftovers will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days.