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Arugula Pesto Pasta

Fresh arugula makes a delicious simple pesto!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in generously-salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions.
  • 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.
  • When the pasta reaches al dente, drain the pasta. Then immediately toss with pesto, and remaining pine nuts. Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra Parmesan.
  • This pasta would also be delicious served with grilled shrimp or chicken.