Pasta with Nettle Pesto, Sun-dried Tomates, Casteltravano Olives and Toasted Walnuts

While waiting on asparagus, we’re reminded that nettles are also a harbinger of spring and you’ll find them at farmers markets in the Bay Area and at select grocers. We love them in pesto more than anything else. Casteltravano olives, with their smooth buttery flavor and sun-dried tomatoes with their sweet chewy texture, add a nice contrast to the hearty herbal flavor of the nettles.[tasty-recipe id="3644"]