Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain the cooked pasta.
  • While the water is boiling, in the bowl of your food processor, add arugula, peas, mint leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and salt/pepper and pulse until finely chopped. Then with the motor still running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified and creamy. (If you like your pesto thinner, add a little water.)
  • In a large bowl, toss together warm pasta with pesto, arugula and peas. Season with cracked black pepper and a little extra Parmesan, serve and enjoy!