Lentil and Pea Pasta with Arugula Pesto

Dear Turkey,

This pesto rules on

Any pasta, but the pea

Flavor adds a lot

Lentil and Pea Pasta with Arugula Pesto

(serves 3-4, adapted from here)

Ingredients:

- 3 cloves garlic, peeled (jarred is fine)

- 4 c arugula

- juice and zest of 2 lemons

- 1/2-3/4 c pine nuts, cashews, blanched almonds, or nuts of your choice

- 1/8-1/4 c olive oil

- 1/2-1 c shredded parm

- salt and pepper

- about 1 lb pasta, cooked al dente (I used Explore Cuisine Organic Green Lentil Penne)

- more parm and red pepper flakes, for serving 

Instructions:

- Combine everything except the pasta and garnishes in the food processor and process until it's as smooth as you'd like. Taste and adjust.

- Toss pesto with hot pasta and top with garnishes.

Enjoy,

Tofu