Arugula

ah-ROO-guh-lah] Arugula is a bitterish, aromatic salad green with a peppery mustard flavor. - Source Epicurious Dictionary

Arugula and Olive Pesto
3 cups arugula

1/2 cup best-quality extra virgin olive oil

1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup pine nuts\

1/4 cup coarsely chopped kalamata olives, or other oil-cured black olive

1/4 tsp. saltFreshly ground black pepper to taste

1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese

1. Place all ingredients except cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

2. Transfer mixture to a small bowl and stir in the cheese. Taste for seasonings adding salt or pepper as desired.

Makes enough sauce for one pound of pasta.

For more great arugula recipes, check out Seasonal Chef