Linguine with Pecan Arugula Pesto

Very Healthy
Health score
70%
Linguine with Pecan Arugula Pesto
45 min.
4
677kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your pasta game with a dish that is both healthy and full of flavor, look no further than this delightful Linguine with Pecan Arugula Pesto. This recipe brings a fresh twist to traditional pesto by incorporating peppery arugula and crunchy toasted pecans, resulting in a vibrant, nutty sauce that perfectly coats al dente linguine. With a health score of 70 and calories clocking in at 677 per serving, this dish serves as a fabulous side or main course that caters to your well-being while tantalizing your taste buds.

The beauty of this recipe lies not only in its wonderful flavors but also in its easy preparation. In just 45 minutes, you can create a meal that serves up to four people, making it ideal for family dinners or lunch gatherings with friends. The combination of fresh ingredients – from peppery arugula to the rich nuttiness of pecans and Parmigiano-Reggiano – creates a harmonious balance that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.

Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself to a healthy yet satisfying meal, this Linguine with Pecan Arugula Pesto is sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire. Dive into this delicious recipe and discover how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz arugula 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • large garlic clove 
  • lb pasta dried
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • 1.5 oz parmigiano-reggiano finely grated
  • oz pecans toasted
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • ladle
  • knife
  • pot
  • mortar and pestle
  • colander

Directions

  1. Finely chop 1/4 cup pecans (preferably with a knife).
  2. Mash garlic to a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large heavy knife). Blend remaining 1/2cup pecans, arugula, cheese, oil, pepper, and garlic paste in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Ladle out and reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water.
  4. Drain pasta in a colander, then return to pot and toss with pesto, 1/2 cup cooking water, and chopped pecans, adding more cooking water as necessary if pasta seems dry.
  5. You can substitute 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley for the arugula, but then you should use only 1/3 cup olive oil(instead of 1/2 cup) in the pesto.

Nutrition Facts

Calories677kcal
Protein13.11%
Fat33.72%
Carbs53.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.25
Glycemic Load
34.79
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.005652037652%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.28mg
Delphinidin
1.55mg
Catechin
1.54mg
Epigallocatechin
1.2mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.49mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
3.05mg
Kaempferol
24.73mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:676.5kcal
33.83%
Fat:25.65g
39.46%
Saturated Fat:4.18g
26.14%
Carbohydrates:90.97g
30.32%
Net Carbohydrates:84.08g
30.58%
Sugar:5.42g
6.02%
Cholesterol:7.23mg
2.41%
Sodium:487.22mg
21.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.44g
44.88%
Manganese:2.27mg
113.57%
Selenium:75.2µg
107.43%
Vitamin K:81.96µg
78.06%
Phosphorus:385.39mg
38.54%
Vitamin A:1778.21IU
35.56%
Copper:0.65mg
32.3%
Magnesium:124.44mg
31.11%
Calcium:280.67mg
28.07%
Fiber:6.88g
27.53%
Folate:94.65µg
23.66%
Zinc:3.2mg
21.33%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.63%
Iron:3.2mg
17.8%
Potassium:617.8mg
17.65%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.86%
Vitamin C:11.1mg
13.45%
Vitamin B3:2.43mg
12.15%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.36%
Vitamin B5:1.04mg
10.38%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.21%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.13%
Source:Epicurious