Giorgio's+Pesto+Pasta+with+Penne

 **Type of Recipe**: Entree **Cook Time**: About 30 Minutes
 * Name of Recipe: Pesto Pasta with Penne Pasta **

**Ingredients and Amounts**: **Directions**:
 * 1) 1 pound penne pasta
 * 2) 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
 * 3) 1 garlic clove, crushed
 * 4) 2 cups loosely packed arugula
 * 5) 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
 * 6) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive-oil
 * 7) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
 * 8) 3/4 teaspoon salt
 * 9) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
 * 10) 6 tablespoons grated fresh pecorino romano cheese
 * 1) Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place pasta in a bowl.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Place 1 tablespoon pine nuts and garlic in a food processor; process until minced.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Add arugula and the next 5 ingredients (through black pepper), and process until well combined
 * 4) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Add arugula mixture and reserved cooking liquid to serving bowl.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Toss well to coat
 * 6) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Add cheese. (Best with pecorino romano cheese.)
 * 7) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Buon Appetite! :)