Arugula Macadamia Nut Pesto – a delicious recipe with nuts, fresh basil, baby arugula, ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cavatappi pasta. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Pasta & Noodles
Servings:persons
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread Macadamia nuts on small jelly roll pan (or similar) and roast in the oven for 5 - 10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes. Watch closely so they do not brown too much, remove from oven when golden brown and let cool. Cook pasta according to manufacturer's directions (boil approximately 10 minutes). Meanwhile in a food processor, pack in the basil, the arugula and the nuts and process until well pureed (I had to start with half the greens and nuts and once it pureed a bit, added the rest.). Add the ricotta to the food processor and blend until well mixed. Drain the pasta and toss with the pureed mix and the halved cherry tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste and toss again.
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Note - traditional pesto often has garlic added but I have a food sensitivity to garlic. Feel free to experiment by adding garlic, but first try it as listed above, it has a lovely fresh nutty greens taste to it!
536
kcal
Calories
10
g
Fat
88
g
Carbs
22
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 1/2 ounces macadamia nuts, 4 ounces fresh basil (about 1 cup packed), 7 ounces baby arugula (about 3 cups packed), 1 cup ricotta cheese (part skim), and more.
Yes, Arugula Macadamia Nut Pesto 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.
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