Potato Salad With Pesto and Asparagus without sprigs

8 ounces asparagus , ends trimmed, spears cut into 1-inch pieces 2 lbs red potatoes, cut into 3/4 inch thick chunks 2 slices bacon , thick cut, chopped 2/3[...]

3/4 lb whole tiny new potatoes , quartered (about 9) or 3/4 lb red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 1/3 cups asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup[...]

2 lbs new potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1/2 lb asparagus , trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup green peas (fresh or frozen) 1[...]