Arugula Pesto Pasta
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4.9
28 reviews
Excellent
Arugula Pesto Pasta
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This Arugula Pesto Pasta is beyond simple but incredibly memorable and I’ve been making it ever since I had it while traveling.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 cups arugula plus extra for garnish, firmly packed
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh
- ⅔ cup Pecorino Romano cheese plus more for garnish, grated
- kosher salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 pound linguini
For the Shrimp
- ½ - ¾ lb Shrimp peeled and de-veined, medium size
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pine nuts and garlic and process until finely chopped. Add the 3 cups arugula and process until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil in a steady stream and process until smooth. Turn off the machine and add the lemon juice and cheese, then pulse until incorporated. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Toss the shrimp with the oil, garlic powder as well as salt and pepper. Saute for about 3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, toss the pesto with the pasta until well coated. Scatter arugula leaves on top and sprinkle with extra cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Not a fan of arugula? Feel free to use bail or kale.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Trans Fat
0.002g
(0%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
187mg
(8%)
Potassium
360mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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