Description

A simple solution to dinner made with simple ingredients. Asparagus is at its best around May

Directions

1. In a food processor, briefly whizz the mint leaves, ricotta and grated Parmesan until you have a smooth green pesto. Season well.
2. Boil the pasta, dropping in the asparagus tips 2-3 mins before the cooking time is up. When you drain the pasta, keep back a few tbsp of the water, then return the pasta, asparagus and water to the saucepan.
3. Quickly stir in the mint pesto, divide between 4 plates, then shave over the remaining Parmesan to serve.