Best Spinach Linguine With Walnut Arugula Pesto Recipes

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ARUGULA PESTO



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To most people, pesto means one thing: pesto Genovese, the famous and fabulous basil paste from the Italian Riviera. But there are sauces made with copious amounts of other herbs or greens not destined for pasta. They aren't called pestos, yet that's what they are - all made by grinding herbs and other ingredients to a paste, then thinning out and enriching with oil. This dish is inspired by one found in southern Italy. This sauce, like other forms of pesto, is all pungent with garlic. In addition to serving this vibrant pesto with pasta, it can be used with grains - risottos made with rice, barley, or wheat - and as a topping for tomatoes. It's great on its own, spooned onto a thick slice of country bread. Don't use a sharp olive oil with this, or it will overwhelm the arugula.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, condiments

Time 10m

Yield Makes about 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 garlic cloves, cut in half, green shoots removed
2 heaped tablespoons shelled walnuts
4 ounces arugula, stemmed, washed and dried 2 cups leaves, tightly packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed
1/3 to 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the garlic cloves. When they are chopped and adhering to the sides, stop the machine, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the walnuts. Turn on the machine, and process until they are finely ground. Scrape down the bowl again, and add the arugula and the salt. Pulse until the arugula is finely chopped, then turn on the machine and run while you slowly drizzle in the olive oil. When the mixture is smooth, stop the machine, scrape down the sides and process for another 30 seconds or so. Scrape out into the bowl of a mortar and pestle. Grind the mixture with the pestle for a smoother texture. Work in the cheese and combine well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 851, UnsaturatedFat 67 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 86 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 511 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

SPINACH LINGUINE WITH WALNUT-ARUGULA PESTO



Spinach Linguine With Walnut-Arugula Pesto image

The pesto can be made up to one hour before serving without losing its freshness; store it at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small garlic cloves
3 ounces walnut pieces (about 3/4 cup), toasted and cooled
4 ounces arugula, trimmed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1/3 cup)
1 pound spinach linguine
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 g, Cholesterol 4 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 826 g

SPINACH AND ARUGULA PESTO



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
1 bunch fresh arugula, washed and trimmed
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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 LINGUINE WITH WALNUT-ARUGULA PESTO



Spinach Linguine with Walnut-Arugula Pesto image

Categories     Walnut     Arugula     Spinach     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small garlic cloves
3 ounces walnut pieces (about 3/4 cup), toasted and cooled
4 ounces arugula, trimmed and roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1/3 cup)
1 pound spinach linguine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

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

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