Asparagus Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus
1/4 c. pine nuts
1 to 3 medium garlic cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. olive oil
2 oz. freshly grated Parmesan

Preparation

Steam or microwave asparagus.
Drain well and dry.
In a food processor, pulse pine nuts and garlic with salt until finely chopped.
Add asparagus and oil and pulse until asparagus is coarsely chopped.
Transfer pesto to a bowl and stir in cheese. Serve over penne or other tubular cooked pasta.