Roasted Asparagus Pesto with Pasta - Barrie Hill Farms

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Chickapea Pasta. I used spirals but all shapes would work.
• 1 pound asparagus, washed, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 1 lemon
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup walnuts, pine nuts or cashews (your choice)
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved