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Pasta with Arugula Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cups (about 3 oz) lightly packed baby arugula
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted if desired
1/2 cup (2 oz) grated parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, sliced and divided
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (16-oz) package angel hair pasta or spaghetti
4 small tomatoes, coarsely chopped
6 oz fresh mozzarella , pulled apart into pieces

Directions:

Combine first 3 ingredients and 1 sliced garlic clove in a food processor or blender; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil, and pulse to form a thick paste. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Cover and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and kosher salt and black pepper to taste; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender but hold their shape.
Toss hot pasta with reserved arugula pesto. Top with mozzarella, and serve with sautéed tomatoes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1140.54 Kcal (4775 kJ)
Calories from fat	686.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	76.25g	117%
Cholesterol	43.09mg	14%
Sodium	1524.95mg	64%
Potassium	1579.92mg	34%
Total Carbs	51.98g	17%
Sugars	16.82g	67%
Dietary Fiber	10.73g	43%
Protein	72.32g	145%
Vitamin C	72.6mg	121%
Iron	101.7mg	565%
Calcium	1984.2mg	198%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.68 Kcal (627 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.01g	117%
Cholesterol	5.66mg	14%
Sodium	200.13mg	64%
Potassium	207.35mg	34%
Total Carbs	6.82g	17%
Sugars	2.21g	67%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	43%
Protein	9.49g	145%
Vitamin C	9.5mg	121%
Iron	13.3mg	565%
Calcium	260.4mg	198%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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