Good Recipes from Friendly Eaters
Arugula and Olive Pesto
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3 cups arugula
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup coarsely chopped kalamata
olives, or other oil-cured black olive
1/4 tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino
Romano or Parmesan cheese
Place all ingredients except cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Transfer mixture to a small bowl and stir in the cheese. Taste for seasonings adding salt or pepper as desired. Makes enough sauce for one pound of pasta.
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