Arugula Pesto Pasta

Here are the ingredients for the pesto

• 20 g arugula
• 1 large garlic clove
• 30 g aged cured cheese
• 35 g toasted almonds
• Extra virgin olive oil

Here are the ingredients for the pasta

• 200 g trofie pasta
• Cherry tomatoes
• Fresh mozzarella pearls

Method

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
2. 2Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend the arugula, garlic, toasted almonds, a pinch of salt, cured cheese, and olive oil into a paste.
3. 3Drizzle in extra virgin olive oil until you reach your desired pesto consistency.
4. 4Slice the cherry tomatoes into wedges.
5. 5Once the pasta is cooked, transfer it to a colander and drain well.
6. 6Toss the pasta with a couple of spoonfuls of pesto and the cherry tomatoes right in the colander, making sure every piece is coated.
7. 7Serve on plates topped with an extra spoonful of pesto and fresh mozzarella pearls.