Description
Indulge in a delightful dish of Linguine with Creamy Arugula Walnut Pesto that combines the peppery freshness of arugula with the rich nuttiness of walnuts in a luscious creamy sauce. This easy-to-make pasta is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Linguine Pasta:
12 ounces linguine pasta
Arugula Walnut 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
Pesto Sauce:
1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
extra grated Parmesan and arugula (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil salted water and cook linguine until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
- Make Pesto: Blend arugula, walnuts, Parmesan, and garlic. Stream in olive oil until smooth. Mix in cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked linguine with pesto, adding pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and arugula. Enjoy!
Notes
- Toast walnuts for enhanced flavor.
- Substitute 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
