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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.
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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!
Gotta try this. sounds tasty!
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
LOVE pesto.. so easy and a nice change from regular marinara! Hope you had a lovely Christmas
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
Mmm, that looks good and I love the green color. Hope you had a nice holiday with yoru family.
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!
This recipe looks so easy and sounds delicious!!
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!
This looks super yummy!! I’m going to give it a try when we head back home!!
That sound delish! TFS
Yum! My husband is the same way…he HAS to have meat!
Yum! I love pesto!!
Doesn’t anything taste better when you add bacon?? Nice addition to the pesto!!
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!
beautiful! and appropriate for the holidays, too!
That sounds amazing, and looks beautiful! I’m always on the hunt for new pestos.
LOVE pesto! I just dont like pinenuts and most pestos have them so I am SO happy this calls for no pinenuts!! YAY
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!
Oh I looooove pestos. This is now a must-try!
That sounds even better than the pesto I am used to! Yummy!
Yum!! Thats a great flavor combination! It does look really gorgeous on the plate too!
I have never made pesto before but this looks like something I can actually handle! Looks delicious.
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!
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!
Hi, Jessica! I’m new to your blog and just read your “About” page – I love your attitude! I look forward to future reading.
bacon + pesto sounds like heaven.
I can’t wait to try this! I am making an appetizer using pesto and will try it.
Happy New Year!
mmm that looks so good! bacon sure does make everything taste better
great cookin girly! Have a wonderful sunday
great pesto recipie! im gona have to try this in my new food processor!!
Yum, asiago and arugula…two of my favorite things!
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!
I am a HUGE fan of arugula pesto, I can’t wait to try it on homemade pasta!
ASIGO PESTO? GET OUT! Actually, I should say…GET ME A FORK! (please!)
Arugula is so hard to find here, but it is one of my favorite greens ever. Sounds delish!
WOW this looks awesome! I’ve never had pesto with argula – how smart – thanks for sharing!
I made this and it was fantastic! I make about 75% of your recipes and pass your blog on to everyone I know…so I thought it was about time I showed you some love.
I made this and it was fantastic! I make about 75% of your recipes and pass your blog on to everyone I know…so I thought it was about time I showed you some love.
Just made this, LOVED it, and my 2yo loved it. I put in 5/6 cloves of garlic since I’m a vampire and it was excellent! Thanks for turning me on to arugula!
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