Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 16 ounces Bucatini Pasta ( or use linguini, spaghetti, etc)
  • ½ cup smoked almonds ( they usually come in a can)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups basil leaves, packed
  • 2 cups arugula, packed
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (see notes)
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instruction

  • Cook pasta according to directions on the package.
  • Make the pesto. In a food processor, place garlic, and almonds. Pulse 4-5 times. Add basil, arugula and pulse a few more times. Add oil, lemon, salt and pepper. Process until combined, but not too smooth, a little texture is good here.
  • Toss with drained warm pasta.
  • Garnish with: mini heirloom tomatoes ( sliced in half), grated romano cheese ( optional) and a little lemon zest, fresh arugula leaves.