Alper Sarikaya — Fettuccine with Asparagus and Beet Green Pesto

Ingredients

• 1/2 C walnuts
• 1 1/2 C packed beet greens , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , crushed
• 1/4 C packed parsley , fresh
• lemon zest , from one lemon
• kosher salt , to taste
• 3/4 tsp black pepper , divided
• olive oil
• 2/3 C parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 lb fettuccine
• 1 bunch asparagus , trimmed, shaved into ribbons