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Linguine with Toasted Pecan Arugula Pesto

A really different pesto and pasta dish! Great nutty flavor and a bold arugula-based pesto!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Everyday Meals, pasta, vegetarian dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: arugula, Linguine, pasta, Pesto
Servings: 4
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 8 oz linguine uncooked
  • 1 recipe Arugula Pesto
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/2 cup + pasta water

Instructions

  • Cook linguine as per package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  • Toss the hot pasta with the entire amount of the arugula pesto. Add only enough of the reserved pasta water so that the mixture is not dry–the amount you add will vary as to what consistency pleases your taste.
  • Top with the chopped pecans.

Notes

recipe Arugula Pesto

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg