Pappardelle with Herb Drawer Pesto

Although pesto is traditionally made with fresh basil, almost any tender herb and such greens as spinach, arugula, baby kale, and even chard can be used. That makes this recipe a great way to use up leftover herbs and greens in the fridge that are on the verge of wilting. You can also use any nut for the pesto, and though we call for pappardelle, you can use nearly any noodle—short, long, dried, fresh—too. In other words, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Use what you’ve got. The result