Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto

Step 1

Make pesto: Process rocket, basil, nuts, garlic, rind, cheese and 1 tablespoon of the oil until roughly chopped. With motor operating, add remaining oil in a thin, steady stream until mixture is smooth. Season to taste.

Step 2

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook pasta for 10 minutes or until almost tender, adding broccolini in last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain well; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook garlic and spinach, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until just wilted. Season. Add pasta, broccolini, pesto and enough reserved cooking water to help combine the sauce.

Step 4

Serve pasta topped with ricotta and nuts.