Spaghetti with Rocket, Spinach & Pecan pesto
October 8, 2012 in Uncategorized
After a wonderful weekend in Cape Town celebrating my book launch, browsing food markets and eating way too much food, I came home longing for light and fresh food.
I decided to make this pesto by combining the contents of my fridge, if I have to be quite honest. I’ve tasted rocket pesto before and loved the peppery flavour the leaves add to a traditional pesto. I didn’t have any pine nuts but found some pecans in my pantry and then to add bulk, decided to add fresh spinach. Finished with Pecorino, garlic and lemon, this pesto turned out to be one of the most delicious I had ever tasted.
What I love so much about this pesto is that it doesn’t dis-colour like basil pesto does. It stays beautifully, bright green and I just adore the aroma when it hits the warm pasta. Topped with more pecorino and freshly cracked pepper, this makes for a lovely light supper or substantial lunch.
