Arugula Pesto Pasta
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Arugula Pesto Pasta

👤 4 servings medium 🌍 Italian

A creamy and delicious pasta dish made with arugula, walnuts, Parmesan, lemon, and garlic, mixed into hot pasta with a splash of pasta water.

Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 0.25 cup walnuts
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 juice lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 cup goat cheese (or feta)
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine the arugula, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and garlic. Process until smooth and creamy, adding a little pasta water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
  3. Add the goat cheese (or feta) to the processor and blend until well combined.
  4. Add the arugula pesto to the cooked pasta and toss to combine, adding some reserved pasta water if the pesto seems too thick.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
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