Pesto Pasta

Ingredients (10)

• 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti pasta or fettuccini or another long pasta, which works well for pesto
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 to 2/3 cup Basil Pesto or prepared pesto of choice
• 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 2 cups arugula or spinach
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts* optional for serving
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving