Arugula Pesto Pasta
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 pound dried pasta
- 5 ounces baby arugula, washed
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup toasted pine nuts, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
- juice of half a lemon
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta in generously-salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, pulse together arugula, garlic, 2/3 cup pine nuts, Parmesan and lemon juice in a food processor until combined. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to pulse the pesto until it is incorporated.
Step 3
When the pasta reaches al dente, drain the pasta. Then immediately toss with pesto, and remaining pine nuts. Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra Parmesan.
Step 4
This pasta would also be delicious served with grilled shrimp or chicken.
Step 5
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