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Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto
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Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto

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Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto

Replacing sweet basil leaves with slightly peppery arugula gives this pesto some bite. Toss with hot cooked spaghetti for a simple supper.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

457
Calories
12g
Protein
43g
Fat
12g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Romano Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Arugula 1 cup (20g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 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

  • 1/4 cup (1 1/2 oz./45 g) pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 cups (3 oz./90 g) firmly packed arugula, plus more for garnish
  • 3/4 cup (6 fl. oz./180 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup (2 1/2 oz./80 g) grated pecorino romano cheese, plus
  • more for garnish
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb. (500 g) fresh spaghetti, cooked until al dente and drained

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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