Arugula And Walnut Pesto With Penne

I got this recipe courtesy of rachael ray and

In a small saucepan over medium heat cook garlic in oil 5 minutes , then remove pan from stove top.

Fill the food processor with arugula , loosely packed.

Add walnuts and 1 / 2 of the warm oil and all 3 cloves of garlic to the arugula in the processor.

Add nutmeg , salt and pepper to the processor bowl , set lid in place and pulse grind the mixture into a thick paste.

Add any remaining arugula to the processor and grind into the paste by pulsing the processor again.

Transfer arugula paste to a large pasta bowl.

Stir in the remaining oil and the cheese.

Taste pesto sauce and adjust seasonings.

While cooking penne to package directions for al dente , watch the time.

After about 6 minutes , add green beans to the pasta pot.

The beans will cook along with pasta the last 2 or 3 minutes.

Drain pasta and beans together in a colander then transfer hot pasta and beans to the pasta bowl with the pesto in the bottom.

Toss pasta and beans with pesto for 2 to 3 minutes to combine and .

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, arugula, walnut pieces, nutmeg, salt and pepper, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, penne rigate, fresh green beans