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Pasta with Arugula Pesto Capers Paste cu pesto de rucola capere

Pasta with Arugula Pesto and Capers

This pasta with arugula pesto and capers is just the perfect recipe for a hot summer day! It bursts with flavors and it is both light and fresh!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Choose Serving Size 2

Ingredients 

  • 200 g gluten-free pasta I used gluten-free tagliatelle by Dr. Schar
  • 2 Tbsps capers

Arugula Pesto:

  • 3 cups fresh arugula
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ⅓ cup walnuts toasted
  • 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsps nutritional yeast
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil pasta following the instructions on the package.
  • Add all arugula pesto ingredients in your food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Move boiled pasta into a large bowl. Add arugula pesto and capers. Blend together.
  • Serve with a couple of fresh arugula leaves on top.