Arugula-Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Arugula-Basil Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packagedried capellini; 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (plus sprigs for garnish); 2 cups baby arugula, packed; ½ cup pine nuts, toasted (plus additional for garnish); ½ cup fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely grated (plus additional for garnish); 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, finely grated; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) packagedried capellini
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (plus sprigs for garnish)
2 cups baby arugula, packed
½ cup pine nuts, toasted (plus additional for garnish)
½ cup fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely grated (plus additional for garnish)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, finely grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt.
2
Stir in pasta and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes.
3
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain pasta.
4
Meanwhile, place remaining ingredients, except oil, in a food processor and pulse until almost smooth.
5
With motor running, add oil in a stream and process until well combined.
6
Transfer to a bowl; salt and pepper to taste, for pesto.
7
Transfer pasta to another bowl; toss with 1 cup pesto and 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid until coated well, adding additional cooking liquid if too dry; salt and pepper to taste.
8
Transfer to serving bowls and top each with a dollop of remaining pesto.
9
Garnish with basil sprigs, nuts and cheese, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) packagedried capellini, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (plus sprigs for garnish), 2 cups baby arugula, packed, ½ cup pine nuts, toasted (plus additional for garnish), and more.

Yes, Arugula-Basil Pesto Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arugula-Basil Pesto Pasta

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