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Pesto Pasta - Urban Meadow®

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Directions

1. Blend up a batch of fresh basil pesto, or use store-bought pesto in a pinch.

2. Cook your pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions.

3. Before draining the pasta, reserve some of the starchy pasta water. Then, add 1/4 cup of this pasta water back into the pot with your pesto, and stir to thin the pesto.

4.Toss in the cooked pasta, and mix until the pesto thoroughly coats it.

5. Add a big handful of arugula and toss until it’s barely wilted.

6. Finish everything with a big squeeze of lemon, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and toasted pine nuts.

Learn how to make pesto pasta with our quick and easy recipe! With bright, bold flavor, it's one of our favorite Springtime dinners.

Ready In: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Serves:2 people

Ingredients

A drizzle of Urban Meadow® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

4 cups arugula

1/2 cup basil pesto or vegan pesto

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan or vegan Parmesan

2 tablespoons pine nuts

Pinches of red pepper flakes

A pinch of salt and pepper

6 ounces spaghetti, reserve 1/2 cup starchy pasta water

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Nutrition Facts

Recipe serves: 2 people

Serving size: 2