Bow Ties With Walnut-Herb Pesto

• 4 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta
• 1 cup fresh arugula
• 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
• 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, place the arugula, parsley, basil, cheese, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add walnuts; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
3. Drain pasta, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking water. In a large bowl, toss pasta with pesto, tomato and reserved water.

whole wheat bow tie pasta, fresh arugula, parsley sprigs, basil, parmesan cheese, salt, red pepper, walnuts, olive oil, tomato

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bow-ties-with-walnut-herb-pesto/ (may not work)