Dec 26 2009
Arugula and Asiago Pesto.
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I have always enjoyed pesto, but it wasn’t until I began making it with arugula that I absolutely loved it. While basil has a very strong flavor, the arugula is mild but spicy. It has a bite to it, and mixed with the asiago it is to die for.
Asiago is one of my most favorite cheeses. I could eat it on anything. And I do.
That doesn’t say much since at any given time we have enough cheese in the fridge to feed a small country. Or my husband.
Into the food processor goes arugula, garlic, and asiago.
Such a pretty color! You can also use your mini food processor to make a smaller serving. I used my large one, because I do everything in excess. I know no limits.
After pulsing it a few times, stream in the olive oil to create more of a sauce.
It’s peppery with a hint of cheese, and I love it on whole wheat pasta alone.
I also think it is such a ‘pretty’ dish.
Arugula and Asiago Pesto
4 cups arugula
1/2 cup asiago cheese
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
In a food processor, combine garlic, arugula and cheese. Pulse until combined. Stream in olive oil a tablespoon at a time until the pesto becomes smooth.
Serve with pasta or on sandwiches.
Since my hubby has major convulsions if he doesn’t eat meat, I knew I need to make this dish more ‘man-friendly’ for him.
I added some grilled chicken, tomatoes, chopped bacon, and a sprinkling of asiago.
I highly suggest trying the pesto with bacon. It was delightful!
The tomatoes also added a nice, fresh taste to the spicy pesto. It was a great combo!
It made my hubby full, happy, convulsion-free, and put him right to sleep. Just the way I like it.
That is a very pretty dish! I love pasta, but I’m not a fan of tomato sauce. Weird, I know. I’ll have to try this recipe soon!
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Gotta try this. sounds tasty!
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YUM! I love pesto, especially on top of grilled eggplant. It’s on of my favorite dishes. Thanks for the recipe, as I’ve never made my own! I hope you had a Merry Christmas
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LOVE pesto.. so easy and a nice change from regular marinara! Hope you had a lovely Christmas
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Looks so yummy. I’ve never tried making pesto- I need to get on that. Love Love the Asiago too. Hope you guys have a nice Saturday
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Mmm, that looks good and I love the green color. Hope you had a nice holiday with yoru family.
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I can never eat pesto because it has pine nuts and I’m allergic. I always say I need to try to make my own and this is perfect!! Thanks!
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This recipe looks so easy and sounds delicious!!
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I plan on growing some herbs in my garden this spring, and I can’t wait to make some pesto. I’ll have to try it with arugula!
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This looks super yummy!! I’m going to give it a try when we head back home!!
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That sound delish! TFS
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Yum! My husband is the same way…he HAS to have meat!
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Yum! I love pesto!!
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Doesn’t anything taste better when you add bacon?? Nice addition to the pesto!!
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This recipe sounds delicious! I bet this would be a huge hit for a dinner party too- genius, girl!
Hope you had a wonderful holiday!
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beautiful! and appropriate for the holidays, too!
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That sounds amazing, and looks beautiful! I’m always on the hunt for new pestos.
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LOVE pesto! I just dont like pinenuts and most pestos have them so I am SO happy this calls for no pinenuts!! YAY
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I had to laugh out loud at the meat comment. One of the first meals I made for me and my then boyfriend (now husband!) was a big pot of chicken noodle soup with homemade artisan bread.
I cleaned the dishes, came back to the living room and picked up the remote to see if there was a movie we could watch. He was like “what’s for dinner?” I was like, we just ate! I now know that soup is just an appetizer for him!
Merry Belated Christmas!
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Oh I looooove pestos. This is now a must-try!
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That sounds even better than the pesto I am used to! Yummy!
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Yum!! Thats a great flavor combination! It does look really gorgeous on the plate too!
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I have never made pesto before but this looks like something I can actually handle! Looks delicious.
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You are too funny! I haven’t made pesto in forever. Thanks for the recipe and the inspiration! I hope you had a great Christmas!
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Wow…that looks fantastic. I have food sensitivities to basil and tomatoes (uhhh, I’m Italian!) I will try this as soon as I get to the store to get the ingredients!
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Hi, Jessica! I’m new to your blog and just read your “About” page – I love your attitude! I look forward to future reading.
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bacon + pesto sounds like heaven.
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I can’t wait to try this! I am making an appetizer using pesto and will try it.
Happy New Year!
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mmm that looks so good! bacon sure does make everything taste better
great cookin girly! Have a wonderful sunday
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great pesto recipie! im gona have to try this in my new food processor!!
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Yum, asiago and arugula…two of my favorite things!
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So many great, healthy ideas in this post! I’ve never had arugula pesto. I love the idea of bacon with pesto. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks!
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I am a HUGE fan of arugula pesto, I can’t wait to try it on homemade pasta!
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ASIGO PESTO? GET OUT! Actually, I should say…GET ME A FORK! (please!)
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Arugula is so hard to find here, but it is one of my favorite greens ever. Sounds delish!
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WOW this looks awesome! I’ve never had pesto with argula – how smart – thanks for sharing!
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