Arugula, Parsley and Ricotta Pesto with Pasta

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   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).

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   Place the garlic slices and walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.

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   Drizzle a little bit olive oil over the garlic slices.

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   Toast both garlic and walnuts in the oven.

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   After 10 to 12 minutes, take the baking sheet out of the oven, remove the garlic and set aside.

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   Return the baking sheet with walnuts into the oven, keep toasting until the walnuts are deeply golden, brown and very fragrant, another 5 minutes.

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   Turn off the ove, remove the walnuts from the sheet, set aside and let cool.

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   Meanwhile put the arugula and parsley into a zip-lock bag, bruise the leaves with a meat pounder.

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   Place toasted garlic, walnuts, bruised arugula, parsley and olive oil into a processor, process until smooth.

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    Put the mixture into a medium bowl, add the ricotta and parmesan cheese, stir until well mixed.

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    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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    Toss with cooked pasta as your choice.

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    Serve and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.