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Lentil Pasta with Arugula Pesto

  • Author: Emily Dingmann
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 2 cups arugula
  • juice and zest from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
  • salt & pepper
  • 12 oz Uddo’s lentil pasta
  • shredded parmesan and red pepper flakes for serving


Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta as directed.
  2. While pasta is cooking, process garlic cloves in food processor until finely chopped.
  3. Add arugula (two large handfuls), lemon zest and juice, nuts, oil, parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Process until desired consistency.
  5. Toss with pasta and top with shredded parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.


Nutrition

  • Calories: 397
  • Sugar: 1 gram
  • Fat: 20 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 38 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Protein: 19 grams