Go Back

Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Fresh Herb Pistou with Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala

Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian, Italian
Yield: 6

Materials

  • 12 asparagus spears washed and woody ends trimmed and roughly chopped
  • 4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 4 green garlic or 2 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil + extra for drizzling
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 10 oven ready lasagna noodles broken in three pieces each
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 125 g fresh Mozzarella di bufala torn in 5 pieces
  • dried chilli flakes
  • Basil and fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a high speed blender or food processor, add asparagus, tomatoes, garlic,
  • fresh herbs, olive oil and salt. Blend until creamy and saucy.
  • Pour sauce in a 9 inch by 2 1/2 inch deep cast iron pan. Arrange lasagna noodles in pan ensuring the noodles are submerged in the sauce.
  • Sprinkle grated mozzarella evenly on top and then sprinkle the parmigiano.
  • Cover with foil and bake in preheat oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 mins until bubbly and cheese is golden.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Top with fresh mozzarella, drizzle with olive oil and garnish chilli flakes and fresh herbs. You can also reserve an asparagus and using a peeler make ribbons as a fresh garnish as well. Serve immediately.