Today I’m sharing my recipe for easy and tasty arugula pesto, a super quick and versatile alternative that will win over your palate and that of your guests. In just a few minutes, with the help of a blender, you’ll have a perfect pasta sauce, delicious for enhancing bruschetta, ideal for accompanying meat or fish dishes, or simply to spread on a slice of crusty bread. This pesto is not only good, but also a great way to bring a vegetable rich in beneficial properties to the table. And let’s face it, making homemade pesto always brings unbeatable satisfaction. Come join me as we start cooking. Happy recipe, Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Arugula Pesto
This recipe will yield about 7 oz of fresh and fragrant arugula pesto, the ideal amount to generously dress 14 oz of pasta.
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup grated cheese (I used Parmesan)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt
Tools for Arugula Pesto
- 1 Blender
Steps
Wash and dry the arugula thoroughly.
In the blender, place the arugula, pine nuts, Parmesan (or Grana), garlic (if using), salt, and pepper.
Blend, slowly adding extra virgin olive oil until reaching the desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the salt if necessary.
I hope this recipe is useful to you and allows you to bring a touch of freshness and originality to the table easily and quickly! Arugula pesto is really a wildcard in the kitchen, perfect for many occasions.
See you soon and… happy pesto to everyone.
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Store arugula pesto in the refrigerator, inside an airtight container or well covered.
