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Spaghetti with Arugula-Mint Pesto
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Spaghetti with Arugula-Mint Pesto

9 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Spaghetti with Arugula-Mint Pesto

Also known as rocket, arugula is a pleasantly peppery green that has been grown along the Mediterranean since Roman times. Here, arugula and fresh mint are combined to create a sprightly pesto that’s tossed with spaghetti.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

259
Calories
8g
Protein
23g
Fat
7g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Arugula 1 cup (20g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups packed arugula
  • 3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shaved aged hard cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lb. spaghetti

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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