Saturday, December 24, 2011

ARUGULA PESTO with GNOCCHI

growing arugula



quick simple arugula pesto

I LOVED this pesto with whole wheat gnocci!!!


INGREDIENTS:

cups packed fresh arugula leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup pine nuts
salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup VEGAN Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.  Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth.  Season with salt and pepper.

If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth.  Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.

If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top.  Freeze for up to 3 months.  Thaw and stir in the cheese.

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