Carrot Top Pesto with Whole Grain Penne - Rachael Ray's non profit organization, Yum-o!

Carrot Top Pesto with Whole Grain Penne - Rachael Ray's non profit organization, Yum-o!

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You can eat this bright and nutritious pesto pasta hot, room temperature or cold for lunch the next day! Serves 6

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  • Colander
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  • Serving bowl
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  • Spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leafy carrot tops (from one bunch) stems trimmed, soaked in cold water and drained well
  • 1/4 cup tarragon leaves, stemmed
  • A handful of flat leaf parsley tops
  • 2 small cloves garlic
  • About 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds and pine nuts, combined
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • A couple of handfuls of grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, about 1/2 cup, plus some to pass at table
  • About 5-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1 pound whole wheat or farro penne rigate

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