Farfalle with Arugula Pesto
James Carrier
Notes: This recipe makes extra arugula pesto; cover and chill up to 1 week (or freeze airtight up to 1 month). Use the leftover pesto for other pasta dishes, stir it into minestrone and other Italian soups, or use it in sandwiches or as a topping for pizza.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 quarts water to a boil; add beans and cook just until barely tender to bite, about 1 minute. With a skimmer or slotted spoon, remove from water and transfer to a colander; rinse under cold running water until cool.
Step 2
2
Bring water back to a boil. Add farfalle and cook until tender to bite, 14 to 16 minutes. Drain.
Step 3
3
In a large bowl, mix pasta, beans, and 3/4 cup pesto. If more sauce is desired, add up to 1/4 cup more pesto. Top with cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
8 ounces yellow wax beans and/or green beans, rinsed, ends trimmed, and cut into 1-inch lengths
12 ounces dried farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese
1/2 cup yellow and red cherry tomatoes, stemmed, rinsed, and halved
Directions
Step 1
1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 quarts water to a boil; add beans and cook just until barely tender to bite, about 1 minute. With a skimmer or slotted spoon, remove from water and transfer to a colander; rinse under cold running water until cool.
Step 2
2
Bring water back to a boil. Add farfalle and cook until tender to bite, 14 to 16 minutes. Drain.
Step 3
3
In a large bowl, mix pasta, beans, and 3/4 cup pesto. If more sauce is desired, add up to 1/4 cup more pesto. Top with cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.