INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb
broccoli florets, steamed for 6 minutes until very tender but still bright greent.(if you don't like broccoli, substitute 1 cup more kale, or basil, or arugula)
1 cup
(loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
1 cup
(loosely packed) fresh kale (blanch it for more flavor)
1 cup
loosely packed fresh arugula
2/3 cup
grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/3 cup
pine nuts OR ½ cup walnut halves, toasted OR ½ cup shelled and toasted pistachios
3
garlic cloves, peeled
1
to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
lukewarm water (If you're serving it over pasta..use the pasta water)
salt and freshly ground pepper
About 1 pound fettuccine or pasta of your choice