PAPPARDELLE WITH SQUASH & ARUGULA PESTO

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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup walnut halves
4 cups packed arugula leaves (4 ounces)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus shavings for garnish
Kosher salt
Pepper
12 ounces pappardelle
3 firm, fresh medium zucchini and/or yellow squash (1 1/4 pounds), very thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, toast the walnuts over moderately low heat until golden, about 
5 minutes. Finely chop 1/2 cup of the walnuts; coarsely chop the rest for garnish. In a food processor, pulse 2 cups of the arugula until finely chopped; scrape into a large bowl and stir in the 3/4 cup of olive oil, the garlic, grated cheese and finely chopped walnuts. Season the pesto with salt and pepper. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pappardelle until al dente. Drain the pasta and add to the pesto in the bowl. Add the zucchini and toss to evenly coat. Stir 
in the lemon juice and the remaining 2 cups of arugula and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the pasta to a platter, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with the coarsely chopped walnuts and cheese shavings.

Mdbappe Mim
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me either.


Adam Tamer
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The squash was a bit undercooked for my taste. I would recommend cooking it for a few minutes longer next time.


Malusi Mzila
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I found that the arugula pesto was a bit too strong for my taste. I would recommend using less arugula next time.


Nathan Allen
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a truly special dish.


Smith Gulule
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I made this dish with butternut squash and it was delicious. I can't wait to try it with other types of squash.


geo lifetime
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a great vegetarian option.


Kn Trader4
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I wasn't sure how the squash and arugula would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complement each other perfectly.


james philbrick
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The arugula pesto is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and adds a nice pop of color.


Shahi Janak
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish. It's a real feast for the eyes as well as the stomach.


Emmanuel Daudi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the result is a delicious and elegant dish.


shakib boss
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors of the squash and pesto.


Mamushi Thuli
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of squash, arugula pesto, and pappardelle pasta was delicious.