Pasta with Arugula Pesto Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 13, 2007

wow--spicy. Tastes great if you like argula. I added cottage cheese and gave one more spin thru the blender to mellow it out a bit.

—samaliceche

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 08, 2003

This was a little bit too "arugula-y" for me! Maybe it would have been improved by using more basil and less arugula. Also, this should be made with a mildly-flavored olive oil, so that the arugula and olive flavors aren't overwhelming. It's worth a second try, though!

—BRIEKAESE

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Mar 16, 2011

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED THIS RECIPE. I had a mix of arugula and baby spinach to use up and have seen this recipe before but never had the arugula. Well tonight was the night for something fast and easy. Also, instead of walnuts, I used what I had on hand that being pecans. Otherwise it was as written and served with penne pasta. Thanks Jessica, it will be made again.

—Avon- status quo PRO

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Oct 05, 2010

This was fabulous. I left out the cayenne pepper so my picky toddler would eat it. He loved it and so did we. I'm going to make a few more batches to use up my bunch of arugula and freeze them.

—tinax22

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Sep 15, 2005

Made this for lunch today and it was so fantastic! I've only used basil for pesto and being that I love arugula this was a really nice change. Thanks Jessica!!!!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Aug 08, 2008

I didn't have basil, so I used cilantro (see step 1). It was a bit too peppry for me, and I really like arugula. Perhaps my arugula was not fresh. I will try again with basil.

—SouthernGal

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May 26, 2009

Tasted okay, but had a very strong arugala taste which was almost overwhelming.

—Joanna

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Nov 13, 2008

This was my first time making pesto of any kind. We had some arugula from our CSA and I was looking for recipes to try it with. DH and I could not really decide if we liked it or not. My three older girls(12,8,6) loved it though. My boys (2 and 5) did not like it at all. I added some more parm. cheese and it helped a lot.

—HAPPYHOMEMAKER25

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Nutrition

Calories
377 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
40.5 g
13%

Cholesterol
71 mg
24%

Fat
19.6 g
30%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
10.5 g
21%

Sodium
80 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pasta with Arugula Pesto

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 377
Calories from Fat: 177

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.6g 30 %
Saturated Fat 3.7g 18 %
Cholesterol 71mg 24 %
Sodium 80mg 3 %
** Potassium 49mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 40.5g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
Protein 10.5g 21 %
Sugars 2.8g
** Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 24 %
** Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 35 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 4 %
Folate 77 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.