Make-Ahead Spaghetti With Arugula Jalapeño Pesto and Zucchini
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Make-Ahead Spaghetti With Arugula Jalapeño Pesto and Zucchini a try. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 743 calories, 16g of protein, and 46g of fat. Head to the store and pick up arugula leaves, spaghetti, zucchini, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Bring pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta to just below al dente according to package instructions. Meanwhile, combine arugula, parmesan, walnuts and jalapeno in blender or food processor. Pulse to chop and combine, then stream in olive oil with motor running. Season to taste with salt.
Transfer pesto to a fine mesh strainer and let any excess oil or moisture drain off for 30 seconds.
Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
Drain pasta and run immediately under very cold water to stop cooking. Toss with zucchini and pesto to combine.
Serve cold or refrigerate and serve the next day.