Green Garlic & Spring Onion Pesto Pasta

Very Healthy
Health score
60%
Green Garlic & Spring Onion Pesto Pasta
20 min.
4
557kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pasta game with a burst of fresh flavors? Introducing our Green Garlic & Spring Onion Pesto Pasta, a delightful dish that combines the vibrant tastes of spring with the comforting essence of pasta. This recipe is not only quick and easy, taking just 20 minutes to prepare, but it also boasts a health score of 60, making it a very healthy option for any meal. Perfect for lunch, a side dish, or even as a main course, this pasta is sure to impress your family and friends.

The star of this dish is the homemade pesto, crafted from a blend of arugula, green garlic, spring onions, and toasted pine nuts, all brought together with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The result is a creamy, flavorful sauce that clings beautifully to angel hair pasta, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without the guilt.

Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to serve at your next gathering, this Green Garlic & Spring Onion Pesto Pasta is a fantastic choice. So grab your food processor and get ready to whip up a dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with the goodness of fresh ingredients. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound angel hair pasta 
  • bunch arugula cleaned roughly chopped ( & )
  • 0.5 cup extra-olive oil as needed ( or less )
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated plus more for garnish) to taste
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts 
  • pinch salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Lightly toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until the nuts begin to brown slightly and are fragrant, about 2 minutes
  2. Using a blender or food processor pulse the pine nuts, arugula, green garlic, spring onions, basil, cheese and half the olive oil, until a thick paste is achieved.
  3. Add a little water (1 or 2 teaspoons) if the texture is too dry.With the machine running drizzle in as much as the remaining oil as necessary to get a good consistency. A little thick is fine, as you will adjust later with pasta water. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper as you like.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to package instructions until al dente.
  4. Drain (reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with the pesto sauce, adding a bit of water to assist in mixing. Turn the pasta out onto a serving platter, garnish with a bit more cheese.
  5. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories557kcal
Protein13.61%
Fat23.78%
Carbs62.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.25
Glycemic Load
34.28
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.696521715625%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.21mg
Kaempferol
9.86mg
Quercetin
2.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:556.79kcal
27.84%
Fat:14.68g
22.59%
Saturated Fat:2.52g
15.77%
Carbohydrates:87.01g
29%
Net Carbohydrates:82.62g
30.04%
Sugar:3.96g
4.4%
Cholesterol:4.25mg
1.42%
Sodium:124.52mg
5.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.91g
37.81%
Selenium:73.22µg
104.6%
Manganese:1.87mg
93.72%
Vitamin K:38.81µg
36.96%
Phosphorus:320.9mg
32.09%
Magnesium:97.31mg
24.33%
Copper:0.46mg
23.13%
Fiber:4.39g
17.57%
Zinc:2.45mg
16.32%
Calcium:144.42mg
14.44%
Vitamin A:721.63IU
14.43%
Iron:2.43mg
13.53%
Folate:51.12µg
12.78%
Vitamin E:1.82mg
12.17%
Vitamin B3:2.4mg
12.01%
Potassium:413.3mg
11.81%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.84%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.76%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.78%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.67%
Vitamin C:4.3mg
5.22%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.25%
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