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Pasta with Arugula Pesto

Pasta with Arugula Pesto
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Pasta with Arugula Pesto a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 789 calories, 32g of protein, and 32g of fat. A mixture of angel hair pasta, lightly baby arugula, extra virgin olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 24 minutes.

Instructions

1
Combine first 3 ingredients and 1 sliced garlic clove in a food processor or blender; pulse until coarsely chopped.
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Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil, and pulse to form a thick paste. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Set aside.
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3
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Cover and keep warm.
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4
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add remaining 2 garlic cloves; cook 1 minute.
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Add tomatoes and kosher salt and black pepper to taste; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender but hold their shape.
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Toss hot pasta with reserved arugula pesto. Top with mozzarella, and serve with sauted tomatoes.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In24 m.
Servings4
Health Score66
Very Healthy
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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