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Arugula Walnut Pesto Pasta

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 541 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain. Reserve about a cup of pasta water.
  2. 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.
  3. Toss the pasta together with the pesto and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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

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

% 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.