Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Cavatappi with Arugula Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes

From Cooking Light's summer recipes. Can tell I'll have to double the pine nuts. I'll probably serve with some cool chicken or ham that I've baked the day before. And this looks like one of those recipes where it will taste better the second day.

Review: Made the Pesto on Sunday night and left in the fridge until Tuesday evening. Served with cut up chicken breasts and spaghetti. This was a win!

Ingredients

Pesto:
* 5 cups trimmed arugula
* 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1/3 cup water
* 2 tablespoons EVOO


Remaining ingredients:
* 1 pound uncooked cavatappi (I'll find something similar that is Whole Wheat)
* 2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved (about 3/4 pound)
* 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

To prepare pesto, combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly pour 1/3 cup water and oil through food chute; process until well blended.

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Combine pesto, pasta, and tomatoes in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle pine nuts over pasta. Serve immediately.

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