{"id":528,"date":"2024-03-26T02:29:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T03:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.qzjytx.com\/?p=528"},"modified":"2024-03-26T13:35:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T13:35:49","slug":"pea-and-arugula-pesto-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.qzjytx.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/26\/pea-and-arugula-pesto-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"980\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: auto;margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.qzjytx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pesto-pasta-salad-11-700x980-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><em>This light and fresh Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect meal or side dish that is easy to make, healthy and delicious!<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"This light and fresh Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect meal or side dish that is easy to make, healthy and delicious!\" class=\"wp-image-22267 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.qzjytx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pesto-pasta-salad-1-1200x1800-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>We&#8217;re diving head first into spring and this pea and arugula pesto pasta salad is the perfect recipe to help you transition into the season!  Fresh flavors, leafy greens and protein-packed peas all tossed together with warm pasta and homemade pesto make this one of my favorite dishes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&#8217;ll Love this Recipe<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Light, healthy and delicious!<\/li>\n<li>Easy to make and comes together in just 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>The homemade pesto also tastes great on top of pizza, works as a salad dressing and is a great topping for&nbsp;steak or chicken.<\/li>\n<li>Perfect addition to summer parties, cookouts or a simple meal at home!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"1431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"This light and fresh Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect meal or side dish that is easy to make, healthy and delicious!\" class=\"wp-image-12136 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.qzjytx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/arugula-pesto-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>pasta<\/strong> &#8211; for this recipe I used rotini noodles, but feel free to use any type of curly\/corkscrew pasta such as cavatappi or fusilli.&nbsp; The nooks in the pasta really grab hold of the pesto nicely!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>arugula<\/strong> &#8211; I love the peppery flavor of the arugula in this dish, but any type of leafy greens will work.  You&#8217;ll be using the arugula both in the pesto and for the salad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>peas<\/strong> &#8211; fresh or frozen (thawed) peas work in this recipe and really adds to the creaminess of the pesto while adding a little sweetness!<\/li>\n<li><strong>fresh mint<\/strong> &#8211; adds a boost of freshness and flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>olive oil<\/strong> &#8211; I like to use good quality&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IRHqnb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extra virgin olive oil<\/a>&nbsp;that doesn\u2019t have to be expensive, just make sure it\u2019s cold-pressed and organic for the most flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>garlic<\/strong> &#8211; adds a boost of flavor and tastes amazing with all these fresh flavors!<\/li>\n<li><strong>pine nuts <\/strong>&#8211; if you don\u2019t have pine nuts on hand you can use another nut such as cashews, walnuts, pistachios or almonds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>parmesan cheese<\/strong> &#8211; freshly grated parmesan cheese right from the block is truly best in this pesto!&nbsp; It\u2019s a little more expensive, but really makes a difference in how great this tastes, but of course you could buy pre-grated parmesan cheese from the store if you prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>lemon juice<\/strong> &#8211; I just love the bright, fresh flavor lemon juice bring to this pesto, you could even add a little lemon zest to this as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>salt + pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner has-background has-quaternary-background-color\">\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t a fan of this arugula and pea pesto, feel free to check out my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/simple-basil-almond-pesto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">basil almond pesto<\/a> or even my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/zucchini-noodles-with-creamy-avocado-pesto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creamy avocado pesto<\/a>!  Both taste great tossed with pasta and veggies!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"This light and fresh Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect meal or side dish that is easy to make, healthy and delicious!\" class=\"wp-image-22268 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.qzjytx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pesto-pasta-salad-3-1200x1800-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Boil the pasta.<\/strong>&nbsp; Bring some water to a boil, sprinkle in some salt, and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.&nbsp; I personally prefer this pasta salad warm, but if you wanted a cold pasta salad, simply run your pasta under cold water after draining it in a colander!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the pesto. <\/strong> While the water is coming to a boil we can make the pesto!  In the bowl of your <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Tuqpa5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food processor<\/a>, add the arugula, peas, mint leaves, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, lemon juice and kosher salt and pepper; pulse until finely chopped. Then with the motor still running, add the olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified and creamy. (If you like your pesto thinner, add a little water)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toss the salad. <\/strong> In a large bowl, toss together drained pasta with pesto sauce, arugula and peas. Season with cracked pepper and a little extra parmesan, serve and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"This light and fresh Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect meal or side dish that is easy to make, healthy and delicious!\" class=\"wp-image-22269 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.qzjytx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pesto-pasta-salad-2-1200x1800-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepping and Storage<\/h2>\n<p>The great thing about this pesto pasta dish is that it tastes great warm OR cold and will last up to&nbsp;<strong>3 to 4 days<\/strong>&nbsp;in your fridge.&nbsp; Just make sure to store any leftovers in a sealed, airtight container.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want to make this salad ahead of time, I recommend storing the cooked pasta and pesto separately and tossing everything together right before serving (or even an hour or 2 before serving).  This way the arugula stays fresh and the pasta doesn&#8217;t soak up all the liquid from the pesto.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta__icon\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=&amp;media=&amp;description=\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"263\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-instagram-cta\">\n<div class=\"block-instagram-cta__icon\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-instagram-cta__content\">\n<p class=\"block-instagram-cta__title\">Follow on Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eaturselfskinny\/\">Follow<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Pasta Salads You\u2019ll Love<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/summer-pesto-pasta-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Pesto Pasta Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/roasted-veggie-pasta-salad\/\">Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/marinated-summer-caprese-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marinated Summer Caprese Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/loaded-veggie-pasta-salad-with-sweet-basil-vinaigrette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loaded Veggie Pasta Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/rainbow-orzo-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rainbow Orzo Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/broccoli-grape-harvest-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Broccoli Grape Harvest Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Hope you all enjoy this Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad and if you love this as much as we do, please leave me <img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/72x72\/2b50.png\"> below and don\u2019t forget to tag me on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eaturselfskinny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! 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class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-15280 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"15280\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">322<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-15280-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"15280\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole wheat rotini<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">loosely packed arugula leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh or frozen peas<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">thawed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the pesto:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">packed arugula leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh or frozen peas<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">thawed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh mint leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pine nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly grated Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-15280-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"15280\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15280-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package directions.  Drain the cooked pasta.  <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15280-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>While the water is boiling, in the bowl of your food processor, add arugula, peas, mint leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and salt\/pepper and pulse until finely chopped. Then with the motor still running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified and creamy. (If you like your pesto thinner, add a little water.)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15280-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>In a large bowl, toss together warm pasta with pesto, arugula and peas. Season with cracked black pepper and a little extra Parmesan, serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">\/8th of recipe<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">322<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">30.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8.8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">128.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5.8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/5-minute-pea-arugula-pesto-pasta-salad\/\">Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\">Eat Yourself Skinny<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This light and fresh Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect meal or side dish that is easy to make, healthy and delicious! 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