Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto

Name: Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 litre) packed arugula; 1/4 cup (60 ml) toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; Salt and pepper; 3/4 lb (375g) spaghetti; Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shavings, to taste

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Preparation 15 MIN

Waiting 15 MIN
Servings 4

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

ARUGULA PESTO

4 cups (1 litre) packed arugula
1/4 cup (60 ml) toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
Salt and pepper

3/4 lb (375g) spaghetti
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shavings, to taste

Preparation

In a food processor, finely chop the arugula, pine nuts, cheese and garlic with the lemon juice. Add the oil in a stream until the mixture is creamy and slightly grainy. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Set 125 ml (1/2 cup) of cooking water aside. Drain the pasta.
In the same pot, combine the pasta with the pesto. Add cooking water as needed. Adjust the seasoning.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese shavings.

Note

Serve this pesto with white fish, in an omelet, sandwich or even a salad dressing.

Content	% Daily Value
Calories 560
Total Fat 22 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Sodium (salt) 187 mg
Carbohydrates 73 g
Fibre 4 g
Protein 17 g

Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto

Ingredients

ARUGULA PESTO

Preparation

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