You can also add anchovies to this ingredients when processing them. Use olive oil roasted red peppers instead of red bell pepper, if preferred.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz. (1/8 lb) Pecorino Romano Cheese
2 oz. (1/8 lb) Parmigianio Reggiano Cheese
3 large cloves garlic
1 cup (1 1/2 oz) basil leaves (firmly packed)
1/4 cup (1 1/2 oz) pine nuts
1 cup (1 1/2 oz) spinach leaves (firmly packed)
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup (2 fluid oz) extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb. pasta, cooked
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
pinch red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups marinated artichoke quarters
DIRECTIONS
Refer to package instruction for pasta cooking. On the last 3 minutes of pasta cooking, add the broccoli to the pasta water.
Meanwhile, put the cheeses into food processor bowl and combine until fine. Add the basil, garlic, pine nuts, spinach and black pepper. Pulse for a few times to mince the ingredients evenly. Add olive oil in a slow, thin and steady stream while processing.
Put all the ingredients into a large serving bowl and toss until combined. Add seasonings according to taste. Serve warm.
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