Today I am sharing my easy and tasty arugula pesto recipe, a 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 will have a perfect condiment for pasta, delicious for enriching bruschetta, ideal for accompanying meat or fish dishes, or simply to spread on a slice of crusty bread.
This pesto is not only delicious, but also a great way to bring a vegetable rich in beneficial properties to the table. And let’s be honest, making homemade pesto always brings immeasurable satisfaction.
Enjoy the recipe, Giusi.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Arugula Pesto
This recipe will allow you to get about 200 g of fresh and fragrant arugula pesto, the ideal quantity to generously dress 400 g 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 well.
In the blender, put the arugula, pine nuts, Parmesan (or Grana), garlic (if using), salt, and pepper.
Blend, adding extra virgin olive oil in a thin stream until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
I hope this recipe is useful and allows you to bring a touch of freshness and originality to the table easily and quickly! Arugula pesto is truly a kitchen wildcard, perfect for many occasions.
See you soon and… happy pesto to everyone.
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Store the arugula pesto in the fridge, inside an airtight container or well covered.
