Arugula Pesto with Walnuts and Golden Raisins Recipe pastagirlrecipes Recipe

Name: Arugula Pesto with Walnuts and Golden Raisins Recipe pastagirlrecipes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb of Farfalle or bowtie pasta shape; 2 cups arugula; 1 tbsp lemen zest; 2 cloves garlic; 3/4 cup of toasted walnuts pieces; 1/4 cup toasted walnuts set aside; 3/4 cups of crumbled gorgonzola; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 3-5 tbsp Olive Oil for Pesto (You be the judge); Salt

Servings: persons

1 lb of Farfalle or bowtie pasta shape
2 cups arugula
1 tbsp lemen zest
2 cloves garlic
3/4 cup of toasted walnuts pieces
1/4 cup toasted walnuts set aside
3/4 cups of crumbled gorgonzola
1/2 cup golden raisins
3-5 tbsp Olive Oil for Pesto (You be the judge)
Salt

1
Bring a pot of boiling water to a boil and begin cooking the farfalle pasta al dente.
2
Place the arugula into a food processor along with the garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
3
Use the technique of scrapping the sides of the processor periodically as you blend the ingredients.
4
Then add the walnuts and blend again until smooth.
5
Scrap out the blended ingredients into a bowl and slowly drizzle in the amount of Olive Oil to give it the consistency you like.
6
I use about 3-5 table spoons.
7
Drain the Farfalle pasta when its al dente but reserve a 1/4 cup of the pasta water for the saute pan.
8
Toss the pasta into the saute pan with the water, the raisins and remaining walnuts and heat on medium low for a couple of minutes or until the raisins become plump and tender.
9
Remove from the heat and add the arugula pesto into the pan and toss again.

1277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb of Farfalle or bowtie pasta shape, 2 cups arugula, 1 tbsp lemen zest, 2 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Arugula Pesto with Walnuts and Golden Raisins Recipe pastagirlrecipes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arugula Pesto with Walnuts and Golden Raisins Recipe pastagirlrecipes

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