Manchego Pesto Spaghetti with Asparagus

I was watching the new TV show "The Chew" today and was inspired by Mario Batali's recipe - but I did what I do, and altered it just a bit. First of all I do not like romano cheese, and I am a bit of a lactard - so I used Manchego (sheep cheese). I used asparagus, and he used green beans and potatoes. So here goes.

— 2 cups basil leaves
— 3 tablespoons minced walnuts
— 1 clove garlic
— 1 pinch sea salt
— 4 ounces EVOO
— 1/4 cup shredded manchego cheese
— 1 bunch asparagus
— 1 box whole wheat spaghetti

Put water up to boil for the pasta.
While you are (not) watching the pot, mix basil leaves, walnuts, salt, and garlic in a food processor (I use a mini-chop).
Put pasta in to boil - and set timer for 3 minutes.
Add to dry basil mixture olive oil and cheese, pulse.
Chop the asparagus and put in the pot with the boiling water for the next 3 minutes.
While this is cooking put the pesto into a cold saucepan and turn the heat on medium.
Drain the pasta and asparagus, and add to the pesto pan.
Mix, cook for a little bit, and serve.