Rigatoni with Asparagus-Pistachio Pesto

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Full Recipe

https://www.foodandwine.com/asparagus-pistachio-pesto-rigatoni-12001516

Author

Andrew Zimmern | 2026-06-20

Description

When asparagus is abundant, Andrew Zimmern makes this creamy, satisfying pasta with a roasted pesto of asparagus and pistachio and a crispy bacon topping — a classic from his days as the chef at Café Un Deux Trois in the Twin Cities.