Arugula Pesto
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 cups
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Calories
944 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Arugula Pesto
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Arugula Pesto, just a few ingredients including fresh arugula, parmesan cheese and a little pecorino makes this pesto a perfect surprise from the Classic Genovese Pesto. Try it and see!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups arugula (130 grams)
- 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Cheese** (70 grams)
- 1/4 cup Pecorino cheese (30 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (30 grams)
- 1/2 cup + 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (150 grams)
**If you like a stronger taste of arugula then add only 1/2 cup + 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons of parmesan.
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Instructions
- In a food processor or blender add the arugula, parmesan and pecorino cheese, salt, chopped garlic, pine nuts and 1/4 cup olive oil to start. Blend ingredients on medium speed until it starts to combine, then add another 1/4 cup of olive oil and blend again for approximately 30 seconds, then add a tablespoon or 2 of the remaining olive oil until you reach your desired thickness. Mix with cooked pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy.
**Leftover Pesto can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
944kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
94g
(145%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
1145mg
(48%)
Potassium
405mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2230IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
12.6mg
(14%)
Calcium
700mg
(70%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 944 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 944kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 94g | 145% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1145mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2230IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 700mg | 70% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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