Spinach Linguine With Walnut Arugula Pesto Recipes

PASTA WITH ARUGULA PESTO

Steps:

• Combine the walnuts, garlic, arugula, and cilantro or basil in a food processor or blender. Whirl them just until they are coarsely chopped. While the machine is running, add the olive oil in a thin stream. Transfer the pesto to a bowl. (At this point the pesto can be frozen. Thaw it before proceeding.)
• Stir the Parmesan cheese, salt, and cayenne into the pesto
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook it, stirring occasionally, until it is just tender. Drain the pasta, return it to the empty pot, and toss it with the pesto, adding a tablespoon or two of water if necessary to distribute the pesto evenly.
• Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl or to individual plates, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and serve.

SPINACH WALNUT PESTO

Steps:

• Place spinach, Parmesan cheese, parsley, walnuts, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until well combined. Pour in oil slowly, while processor is running, until mixture forms a smooth paste.

SPINACH LINGUINE WITH WALNUT-ARUGULA PESTO

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse garlic until very finely chopped. Add walnut pieces and arugula; process until a coarse paste forms, about 5 seconds. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in the salt and Parmesan cheese, and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine, and cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, and immediately add to bowl with walnut-arugula mixture. Drizzle with the oil, and season with pepper. Toss thoroughly until coated evenly. Serve immediately.

SPINACH AND ARUGULA PESTO

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine spinach, arugula, garlic, salt, walnuts, cheese, lemon juice, and water. Process until they form a paste. Gradually blend in olive oil, taste adjust seasoning if necessary.

SPINACH WALNUT PESTO SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare a 12 oz. package of gluten free spaghetti noodles (or any noodles if not gluten free) according to package instructions. Drain the pasta once cooked.If using gluten free pasta, cook the noodles just until al dente. Gluten free noodles can easily become mushy and it's very important not to overcook them.

SPINACH LINGUINE WITH WALNUT-ARUGULA PESTO

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse the garlic until very finely chopped. Add the walnut pieces and arugula; process until a coarse paste forms, about 5 seconds. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in the salt and Parmesan cheese, and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguine, and cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, and immediately add to the bowl with the walnut-arugula mixture. Drizzle with the oil, and season with pepper. Toss thoroughly until coated evenly. Serve immediately.
• Fit to eat recipe
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 415
• Fat: 13g
• Cholesterol: 4mg
• Carbohydrate: 59g
• Sodium: 826mg
• Protein: 16g
• Fiber: 9g