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If you're looking for something delicious to make with fresh arugula, we've got you covered. Put your latest spring farmers' market haul with a fun twist on traditional basil pesto. From simple sauces with few ingredients to gorgeous dinner ideas to serve all season long, you'll find a fresh new favorite in this collection of our best arugula pesto recipes.
Pasta with Arugula Pesto
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You can make this restaurant-worthy arugula pesto pasta in just 25 minutes, so it's the perfect simple dinner for busy weeknights. If you're craving a little creaminess, reviewer samaliceche suggests adding cottage cheese.
Lemon Arugula Pesto
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"Made with arugula, olive oil, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast, this quick and easy arugula pesto has a simple twist on the traditional pesto Genovese," says recipe creator Fioa.
Pesto with Arugula
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Take traditional basil pesto up a notch with the addition of fresh arugula. Recipe creator Mark Caron suggests tossing it with pasta or spreading it on baguette slices.
Chef John's Almond Arugula Pesto
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Make Chef John's arugula pesto with just five easy-to-find ingredients: olive oil, garlic, salt, almonds, and, of course, fresh arugula.
Baked Tilapia with Arugula and Pecan Pesto
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Tilapia is coated in homemade arugula pesto, then baked to flavorful perfection. Recipe Another Black Swan says this dish is inspired by Vietnamese cuisine.
More Inspiration
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Hungry for more inspiration? Explore our entire collection of Arugula Salad Recipes.