Arugula-Walnut Pesto Farfalle
Photo by Jennifer Martiné; written by Amy Machnack
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
2
Whirl together arugula, zest, garlic, 1/4 cup walnuts, the oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until blended, scraping inside of bowl as needed.
Step 3
3
Drain pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the water. Return pasta to pot and add pesto, stirring to coat. Stir in remaining walnuts, the cheese, raisins, and reserved pasta water.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.
Ingredients
12 ounces farfalle pasta
2 cups baby arugula
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup toasted walnut pieces, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup golden raisins
Directions
Step 1
1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
2
Whirl together arugula, zest, garlic, 1/4 cup walnuts, the oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until blended, scraping inside of bowl as needed.
Step 3
3
Drain pasta, reserving about 1/4 cup of the water. Return pasta to pot and add pesto, stirring to coat. Stir in remaining walnuts, the cheese, raisins, and reserved pasta water.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.
