This spring-inspired pesto pasta is the perfect entree or side dish to add to your menu for backyard barbecues and picnic lunches. Even if you aren’t dining al fresco, this pasta recipe is versatile and can be enjoyed as a satisfying lunch, dinner, or side dish any time of year.
We used in-season produce to bulk up the vegetable content of this recipe. Asparagus, leeks, and peas peak in spring months, which means they can usually be found in abundance at reasonable prices and are loaded with flavor at this time of year.
This spring-inspired pesto pasta is the perfect entree or side dish to add to your menu for backyard barbecues and picnic lunches. Even if you aren’t dining al fresco, this pasta recipe is versatile and can be enjoyed as a satisfying lunch, dinner, or side dish any time of year.
We used in-season produce to bulk up the vegetable content of this recipe. Asparagus, leeks, and peas peak in spring months, which means they can usually be found in abundance at reasonable prices and are loaded with flavor at this time of year.