Asparagus Pesto
["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"]
["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."]
["asparagus", "pine nuts", "garlic", "salt", "olive oil", "freshly grated Parmesan"]