Pasta with Basil, Arugula, and Walnut Pesto
This is no ordinary pasta. Classic basil pesto is enhanced with peppery, smoky arugula, earthy walnuts and the freshness of parsley.
This is no ordinary pasta. Classic basil pesto is enhanced with peppery, smoky arugula, earthy walnuts and the freshness of parsley.
Very good but I roasted the garlic with a little bit of olive oil and salt. I don't care for
raw garlic in my pesto
Very good, though I suggest using a bit less garlic. Three reasonable size cloves is plenty.
I'd use less garlic (or smaller cloves!) next time, since the peppery-ness of the arugula already provides enough of a bite. Super creamy though over pasta, between the oil and broth, and a delicious way to use fresh basil. Paired with white wine. Would add some fresh tomatoes next time to brighten it up a bit.
Such an easy easy recipe to make...just minutes and a wonderful pesto to top hot linguine. My youngest is a vegetarian and LOVED this. The leftovers did not last. The garlic is raw and even minced, it provides a bite to the pesto. I may try roasting some next time although that would add time to something so quick and tasty to make. I followed the recipe as is as I LOVE LOVE arugula!
My whole family really liked this recipe. Instead of 2 cups each of basil and arugula, I used 3 cups basil and 1 arugula. Next time I make it, I will probably cut the garlic a bit.
Made as directed but added a couple more cloves of garlic and served over angel hair pasta. Great way to use fresh basil and arugula from the garden!
Great recipe!! I made it for a barbecue yesterday and it was a hit! I added slivers of sun-dried tomatoes to it, which complimented it perfectly. I would suggest a little extra salt.
Good solid recipe. I will add some thinly sliced sun dried tomatoes next time and maybe some white beans.
I adore this pesto. I have made it as is, and also have substituted baby spinach for the arugula (because my husband doesn't like arugula). Both ways are delicious. Super easy and comforting.