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