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Fusilli with Spicy Pesto

Fusilli with Spicy Pesto
Fusilli with Spicy Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 645 calories, 27g of protein, and 33g of fat. If you have fusilli pasta, olive oil, pepper, and

Instructions

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For the pesto: In a food processor, combine the walnuts, garlic, jalapeno, cheese, salt and pepper. Process until the mixture is smooth.
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Add the spinach and arugula and process until blended. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
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Place the cooked pasta and pesto in a large serving bowl. Toss well and thin out the sauce with a little pasta water, if needed.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Garnish with Asiago cheese shavings and serve.
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*Cook's Note: For a milder pesto, remove the seeds from the jalapeno pepper.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In54 m.
Servings6
Health Score39
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