Arugula And Walnut Pesto With Penne

Description

I got this recipe courtesy of rachael ray and

Ingredients

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Garlic
• Arugula
• Walnut Pieces
• Nutmeg
• Salt And Pepper
• Parmigiano-reggiano Cheese
• Penne Rigate
• Fresh Green Beans

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat cook garlic in oil 5 minutes, then remove pan from stove top
2. Fill the food processor with arugula, loosely packed
3. Add walnuts and 1 / 2 of the warm oil and all 3 cloves of garlic to the arugula in the processor
4. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to the processor bowl, set lid in place and pulse grind the mixture into a thick paste
5. Add any remaining arugula to the processor and grind into the paste by pulsing the processor again
6. Transfer arugula paste to a large pasta bowl
7. Stir in the remaining oil and the cheese
8. Taste pesto sauce and adjust seasonings
9. While cooking penne to package directions for al dente, watch the time
10. After about 6 minutes, add green beans to the pasta pot
11. The beans will cook along with pasta the last 2 or 3 minutes
12. Drain pasta and beans together in a colander then transfer hot pasta and beans to the pasta bowl with the pesto in the bottom
13. Toss pasta and beans with pesto for 2 to 3 minutes to combine and evenly coat the pasta and beans with the pesto sauce
14. Serve immediately
15. Enjoy!