PASTA WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

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This is so good, I know that you will enjoy it. Crisp fried capers make an excellent garnish for this dish.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sun-dried tomato (oil-packed, rinsed, patted dry, and chopped very coarse)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted in small dry skillet over medium heat, until fragrant, about 6 minutes
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb farfalle pasta
1 medium bunch arugula, washed, dried, stemmed and cut into 1-inch lengths (about 6 cups)
3 ounces goat cheese
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In food processor, pulse sun-dried tomatoes, oil, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 teaspoons pepper until smooth, about fifteen 2-second pulses, scraping down bowl as needed. Transfer to small bowl.
  • Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil, covered, in stockpot. Stir in pasta and 1 tablespoons salt; cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water, and return pasta to stockpot; immediately stir in arugula until wilted. Stir pasta cooking water into pesto; stir pesto into salad. Serve immediately. dotting individual bowls with 1/2 inch pieces goat cheese.

Shofiqur Rahaman
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This pasta dish is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would prefer it with less goat cheese.


Rafeeq Malik
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but I loved this dish. The goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes really balanced out the flavor.


Iyinbor Amaju
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This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The arugula is so fresh and flavorful.


Mark Schueller
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to let the natural flavors of the ingredients shine through.


Adut Akok Patricia
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


TASWELL Simons
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Andreli
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so flavorful and the goat cheese adds a nice creaminess.


Momen Karoui
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This pasta dish is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Roshan Bist
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover arugula and goat cheese.


Alicia Ortiz
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great dish to serve at a party.


Ricardo Martinez
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The goat cheese is creamy and tangy, the sun-dried tomatoes are sweet and chewy, and the arugula is peppery and fresh.


Muhammad Sain
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover arugula. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


sam smit
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I loved this recipe! The sun-dried tomato pesto was so flavorful and the arugula added a nice peppery flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kalif Thepunk
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This dish was delicious! I used a store-bought pesto and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again with homemade pesto.


ARMY BTS
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pesto was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this again!


Tobias Gray
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This pasta dish is now one of my favorites! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. I love the creamy texture of the goat cheese and the bright flavor of the arugula.


General Danny
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The pesto was especially delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Divine Nwachukwu
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the arugula, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomato pesto came together perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the toasted walnuts, which added a nice crunch.