5 from 3 votes
Arugula Pesto Pasta
This awesome arugula pesto pasta dish features a speedy homemade arugula pesto and tender cheese tortellini topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. It's easy to make and oh so flavorful!
Prep Time
13 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
468 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 walnut heaping tablespoon, shelled
- 2 ounces arugula 1 cup tightly packed, or baby arugula
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/4-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8-1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, plus extra for topping
- 9-10 oz cheese tortellini any variety, refrigerated
Instructions
- Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350℉.
- Toast nuts on a foil lined baking sheet for approx 4-6 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned.
- Give them a rough chop and add to a food processor along with garlic.
- Allow processor blades to chop garlic and walnuts until very finely minced and sticking to the sides.
- Scrape down the sides and add arugula, salt, and pepper. Blend well, slowly streaming the olive oil into the processor while the mixture purees.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and add any additional seasoning to taste.
- Cook tortellini via package instructions, typically 3 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add around half the pesto to the pasta and mix. Taste and add any additional pesto desired. Top with freshly grated parmesan and any additional salt and pepper desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Feel free to add sauteed mushrooms (my favorite!), tomatoes, fresh basil, or even broccoli! You can also add your favorite protein to the bowl. Chicken, sausage, white beans, or shrimp would all taste amazing mixed into this pesto spiked pasta!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator assuming all the pesto is used. Adjust as needed if you end up using less pesto or adding and extras and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
468kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Potassium
93mg
(2%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
482IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.