Pasta Salad with Arugula-Lemon Pesto
2 min read
If you want proof that school gardens help create sophisticated and adventurous eaters, look no further. Just say “arugula-lemon pesto” to yourself and marvel that the origin of this pasta salad recipe is a cookbook that is an offshoot of school garden programs in Vermont. Recipe adapted from VT Feed.
Ingredients
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1 pound whole-wheat rotini or penne pasta
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2 ½ cups packed baby arugula
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¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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¾ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
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5 cloves garlic
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Zest & juice of 1 medium lemon, divided
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added white beans, rinsed
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1 cup slivered sun-dried tomatoes
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⅓ cup finely chopped red onion
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Ground pepper to taste
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, combine arugula, Parmesan, sunflower seeds, garlic, lemon zest and salt in a food processor; process until smooth. With the motor running, add lemon juice and oil; process until combined.
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Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and add the pesto, beans, sun-dried tomatoes, onion and pepper; toss to combine. Add just enough of the reserved pasta-cooking water to get a creamy consistency; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 497 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 59g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
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Servings Per Recipe 8 |
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Serving Size 1 1/4 cups |
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Calories 497 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Carbohydrate 59g |
21% |
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Dietary Fiber 10g |
36% |
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Total Sugars 6g |
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Protein 17g |
33% |
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Total Fat 25g |
31% |
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Saturated Fat 4g |
21% |
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Cholesterol 6mg |
2% |
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Vitamin A 871IU |
17% |
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Vitamin C 13mg |
14% |
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Folate 106mcg |
26% |
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Sodium 461mg |
20% |
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Calcium 168mg |
13% |
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Iron 4mg |
24% |
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Magnesium 143mg |
34% |
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Potassium 829mg |
18% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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