FARFALLE PASTA WITH WINTER PESTO

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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb farfalle pasta
1/2 lb fresh spinach or kale greens
2 cloves garlic
2/3 cup toasted walnuts (or pine nuts)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lb ricotta salata cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Rinse and dry the greens well. Remove any thick stems and coarsely chop. Pulse garlic in food processor until chopped. Add nuts, salt, pepper, and one-third of greens. Pulse, adding remaining greens in batches until finely chopped. With motor running, slowly add oil. Toss pasta with cheese and pesto, thinning with reserved liquid as needed.

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