Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Linguine with Creamy Arugula Walnut Pesto, a flavorful pasta dish that combines the peppery kick of arugula with the nuttiness of walnuts in a luxurious creamy sauce.
Ingredients
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Pesto:
- 3 cups fresh arugula
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Extra grated Parmesan and arugula for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil salted water, cook linguine until al dente, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Make Pesto: Blend arugula, walnuts, Parmesan, and garlic. Stream in olive oil until smooth.
- Finish Pesto: Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked linguine with pesto, adding pasta water as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and arugula.
Notes
- Toast walnuts for extra flavor.
- Substitute half the arugula with basil for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
