This colourful Arugula Walnut Pesto Pasta will brighten your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this healthy and refreshing pesto takes under 5 minutes.
4 cups arugula
⅔ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic
½ cup walnuts
¾ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Ingredient
Direction
Drain the pasta after cooking it as directed on the package. Save up to a cup of the pasta water.
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Photos of the process demonstrating how to make pesto pasta with rocket and walnuts.
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Blend the rocket, olive oil, garlic, walnuts, Parmesan, salt and pepper until the mixture is completely smooth. Add the rocket to the blender.
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In order to achieve the desired consistency, add some pasta water to the pesto if it is too thick.
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Parmesan cheese should be sprinkled on top of the pasta after it has been combined with pesto. As soon as possible, serve.