bow tie pasta salad with argulua pesto

Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Arugula Pesto

Prep time:
15 min
| Serves:
4

Recipe From: www.sobeys.com
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Ingredients
  • Bow tie pasta: 4 oz (125 g)
  • Baby arugula: 2 cups (500 mL)
  • Garlic: 1 clove, smashed
  • Walnut halves: 2 tbsp, toasted and roughly chopped (30 mL)
  • Grated parmesan cheese: 1 tbsp (15 mL)
  • Extra Virgin 100% olive oil: 2 tbsp (30 mL)
  • Salt: 1/4 tsp (1 mL)
  • Pepper: 1/4 tsp
  • White navy beans: 1/2 cup, canned, rinsed and drained (125 mL)
  • Red pepper: 1/2, diced
Utensils
  • Large saucepan
  • Knife
  • Food processor or blender 
  • Measuring spoons
     
Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Using a food processor or blender, pulse together 1 cup (250 mL) arugula, the garlic, walnuts, Parmesan, oil, salt and pepper. Process until smooth and toss with pasta. Stir in navy beans, red pepper and remaining arugula.
     
Nutrition Facts

Calories: 240 |

Protein: 8 g |

Fat: 10 g |

Carbohydrate: 30 g |

Fibre: 3 g |

Sodium: 300 mg |

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Total Cook Time: 30 mins

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Recipe generously provided by Sobeys. For more recipes and healthy meal ideas, visit http://sobeys.ca.