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Veggie Pesto Pasta
Veggie Pesto Pasta
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup basil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Toasted pine nuts, for serving

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente.

 

Combine arugula, spinach, basil, pine nuts, grated parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse on high, then slowly add olive oil, pulsing until combined.

 

Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Combine pasta and pesto in a large bowl. Toss well, then add 1 tbsp reserved pasta water at a time, until sauce is silky.

 

Top with toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese and serve.

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Kitchen View

Veggie Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup basil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Toasted pine nuts, for serving

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente.

 

Combine arugula, spinach, basil, pine nuts, grated parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse on high, then slowly add olive oil, pulsing until combined.

 

Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Combine pasta and pesto in a large bowl. Toss well, then add 1 tbsp reserved pasta water at a time, until sauce is silky.

 

Top with toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese and serve.

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes