Arugula Walnut Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
541 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Arugula Walnut Pesto Pasta
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Bring a splash of color to your table with this delicious Arugula Walnut Pesto Pasta. A refreshing and healthy pesto ready in under 5 minutes making it perfect for your weeknight dinner rotation.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounce dry pasta I used gemelli
Pesto
- 4 cups arugula packed, I used baby arugula
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain. Reserve about a cup of pasta water.
- Add the arugula, olive oil, garlic, walnuts, Parmesan, salt and pepper to a blender and pulse until smooth. If the pesto is too thick add some pasta water until desired consistency.
- Toss the pasta together with the pesto and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Always wash your greens properly, so give that arugula good rinse with cold water and dry it with a salad spinner or between layers of paper towels.
- Feel free to adjust the garlic in the recipe. I prefer a really garlicky pesto which is why I use 4 cloves, but if you want less garlic start with 1 clove and give it a taste.
- I like to fill an ice cube tray with my pesto and place it in the freezer for a quick pop of flavor in my dishes that ready on hand.
- Store leftover pesto in an airtight container for 5 – 7 days in the fridge but don’t be afraid to freeze your creation! It will last beautifully for up to 3 months in the freezer.This dish will last 3 – 4 days sealed well in the fridge and up to 3 months frozen. It can be microwaved to reheat or heated up right in the oven still frozen.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
305mg
(13%)
Potassium
236mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
414IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
194mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 414IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
30 reviews
Excellent
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