*I really like arugula, but so far my use of it has been limited to adding it to salads for extra flavor. I planted some in our garden, and used it to make Arugula Pesto from the lovely Giada's (I'm pretty sure Rich would leave me for her in a heartbeat..she's hot and cooks every day) everyday italian cookbook. First let me say that I really recommend this cookbook. The recipes are pretty simple, and delicious.
I made this pesto for lunch yesterday, then served it over tortellini with some sauteed chicken breast (cut into strips and sauteed in olive oil, with salt/pepper/italian seasoning).
Arugula Pesto
2 cups (packed) fresh arugula 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1 garlic clove (peeled) 1/4 tsp. pepper, or to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup freshly crated Parmesan cheese
In the bowl of a food processor, blend the arugula and garlic until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the oil, processing until well-blended. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stirl in the cheese, salt and pepper. The pesto can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
*I didn't take a pic of the pesto, so the pic of Giada will have to do:)
Run-this morning was an easy 4 miler at 11:25 GP. It is cold and rainy and I just did not want to run. I looked at the gym spin schedule but had missed the morning class already so I really had no choice. My mind was pretty ticked off, but my body felt good.
1. 10:59
2. 11:00
3. 11:00
4. 10:30
12 comments:
cool! i love giada's stuff too. and she's hawt.
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awesome job getting out there when you didn't feel like it... you won't regret getting out there, but will regret not going ;)
PESTO! Pesto is my favorite. But everything seems to be my favorite these days! :)
i 2nd mel! great job forcing yourself out the door, glad it ended up well despite the rain.
Yum, that sounds good. I have a bit of an arugula addiction, so I'll have to try that as soon as the leaves in my garden get a bit bigger.
Good job on the run!
I LOVE pesto! Will have to look into arugula. I don't think I've seen it at the store.
Way to run despite not really wanting to. It's those types of runs that really make the differnce in the long run.
P.S. I can't stand Giada (or as I refer to her, "cleave") It drives me crazy the way she over pronounces the italian words. Pick an accent!
Nice pace on the 4-miler. Way to get out there when you weren't in the mood.
Thanks for the recipe - looks yummy!
i know know why, but i think this picture is super funny!!!!!
richelle
Thanks for the recipe!
I can't get into Giada. All I can think when I see her is of a barracuda with t*ts.
I never would have thought of using arugula in pesto...interesting!
Dang why can't I look like that and cook to boot? LOL
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