Bucatini with Arugula Pesto and Heirloom Tomatoes

• porții: 8 servings
• timp activ: 10 minutes
• timp total: 20 minutes

Ingrediente

16 ounces Bucatini Pasta (or use linguini, spaghetti, etc)

½ cup smoked almonds (they usually come in a can)

4 cloves garlic

2 cups basil leaves, packed

2 cups arugula, packed

1 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon salt (see notes)

½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instrucțiuni

Cook pasta according to directions on the package.

Make the pesto. In a food processor, place garlic, and almonds. Pulse 4-5 times. Add basil, arugula and pulse a few more times. Add oil, lemon, salt and pepper. Process until combined, but not too smooth, a little texture is good here.

Toss with drained warm pasta.

Garnish with: mini heirloom tomatoes ( sliced in half), grated romano cheese ( optional) and a little lemon zest, fresh arugula leaves.

Nutriție

• Calorii: 475
• Grăsime totală: 31.7 g
• Grăsime saturată: 4.2 g
• Grăsime trans: 0 g
• Colesterol: 0 mg
• Sodiu: 314.8 mg
• Carbohidrați totali: 44.4 g
• Fibre dietetice: 6.5 g
• Zaharuri totale: 2.2 g
• Proteine: 10.4 g