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- Basil and Arugula Pesto Sauce
- (Basilico e Arugula Pesto)
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- Ingredients:
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- 3/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh arugula
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lukewarm water
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- Directions:
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- Place 1/2 cup oil and next 6 ingredients in
processor.
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- Process to thick paste.
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- With motor running, add remaining 1/4 cup olive
oil and 2 tablespoons water to processor.
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- Blend until smooth.
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- Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper.
(Can be made 2 days ahead. Pour thin layer of olive oil over pesto;
cover and chill.) Makes about 1 and 1/2 cups.
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- Note: Toss this delicious pesto with
1 and 1/2 lbs of your favorite pasta, or spread it on slices of
Italian bread.
That's it!
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