Ingredients
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 4 cups basil leaves
- 1 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound fresh gnocchi
Directions
In the bowl of a food processor, combine arugula, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic. With the motor running, add 1 cup olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add gnocchi. Cook until they rise to the surface (just a few minutes for fresh pasta.) Drain well, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
In a large pan or bowl, combine pesto with remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and reserved pasta water. Pesto should become a sauce-like consistency. Add gnocchi and toss to combine. Serve, garnished with extra cheese.
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By mcardlep_10286441
New Orleans, LA
on June 25, 2010
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Pesto is one of my favorite "sauces" and I've enjoyed many recipes using basil with romaine, arugula, mint...This one has too much olive oil. I think 3/4C would be better. Some lemon juice brightened it up. Also, makes enough for 2 lbs. of pasta or gnocchi.
By freakytkeywest_...
Key West, FL
on June 27, 2007
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I threw in some cubed grilled chicken and it was a fantastic meal!!!!
By vcfogarty
watchung, NJ
on February 28, 2007
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This take on pesto is knocked up a notch with the bite from the arugula.
Very tasty-Loved this recipe.
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