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Easy Pesto Pasta

Easy Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 6 ounces spaghetti, reserve 1/2 cup starchy pasta water 1/3 to 1/2 cup pesto Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Fresh lemon juice, as desired 4 cups arugula 2 tablespoons pine nuts Pinches of red pepper flakes Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan or vegan Parmesan, recipe below, optional Instructions: Cook the pasta in 

Healthy Pasta

Healthy Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups any shape pasta, uncooked 1 cup pasta water, reserved 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pesto, divided 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in halves 4 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (2 

White Pesto Pasta

White Pesto Pasta

INGREDIENTS:

  • ½ cup walnuts
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ cup fresh ricotta
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2 tsp. finely chopped oregano
  • 2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. tube- or rod-shaped pasta (such as rigatoni or spaghetti)

PREPARATION:

1-Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 6–8 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.

2-Vigorously mix walnuts, ricotta, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, and 2 oz. Parmesan in a large bowl until well combined. Add oil 1 Tbsp. or so at a time, stirring well after each addition, until all the oil is incorporated. Season pesto with salt and pepper.

3-Cook pasta in pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Scoop 1 cup pasta cooking liquid into bowl with pesto and stir gently to combine (it’s okay if some of the pesto is still in small clumps). Using a spider, tongs, or slotted spoon, transfer pasta directly to bowl with pesto. Mix energetically until pesto thickens enough to lightly coat pasta, about 2 minutes; the pasta should have sauce clinging to it but there should also be some extra sauce that collects in bottom of bowl.

4-Divide pasta among bowls and serve with more Parmesan alongside for sprinkling over.

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Source:epicurious.com

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 cup low-fat (2%) milk Kosher salt 2 tablespoons Neufchtel or low-fat cream cheese 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping 3 tablespoons chopped fresh 

Healthy Pasta with Spicy Crab

Healthy Pasta with Spicy Crab

“I was training for a marathon when I created this recipe. Crab is high in protein but low in fat, so it’s a great balance to the … Ingredients: Kosher salt 1 pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 Fresno chile peppers, finely chopped 2