Walnut Arugula Pesto Pasta
If you are looking for a trade-up to a classic basil cheese pesto, then this healthy pesto, with nutrient-packed walnuts and deeply flavored peppery arugula is just the dish you’ve been looking for.
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp sea salt
4 cups fresh arugula
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2
Place the walnuts on a baking sheet and roast them for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant and slightly golden.
3
Remove the walnuts from the oven and let them cool.
4
In a food processor, add the roasted walnuts and minced garlic. Process until roughly chopped.
5
Slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil while the food processor is running.
6
Add the lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, and sea salt. Process until well combined.
7
Add the fresh arugula to the food processor and process until the pesto reaches a thick consistency.
8
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9
Transfer the walnut pesto to a jar or container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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