Linguine with Arugula Pesto

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked linguine
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 cups loosely packed arugula
• 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves or spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 tablespoons grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from find.myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place pasta in a bowl.

2. Place 1 tablespoon pine nuts and garlic in a food processor; process until minced. Add arugula and the next 5 ingredients (through black pepper), and process until well combined.

3. Add arugula mixture and reserved cooking liquid to serving bowl; toss well to coat. Serve with cheese.