Bucatini with Arugula Pesto and Heirloom Tomatoes
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
(14)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 16 ounces Bucatini Pasta ( or use linguini, spaghetti, etc)
- ½ cup smoked almonds ( they usually come in a can)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups basil leaves, packed
- 2 cups arugula, packed
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (see notes)
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta according to directions on the package.
Step 2
Make the pesto. In a food processor, place garlic, and almonds. Pulse 4-5 times. Add basil, arugula and pulse a few more times. Add oil, lemon, salt and pepper. Process until combined, but not too smooth, a little texture is good here.
Step 3
Toss with drained warm pasta.
Step 4
Garnish with: mini heirloom tomatoes ( sliced in half), grated romano cheese ( optional) and a little lemon zest, fresh arugula leaves.
Step 5
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