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Home » Recipe Type » Sauces, Dips & Frostings » Arugula Pesto

Arugula Pesto

Last Updated June 6, 2020. Published May 11, 2018 By Rosemary 18 Comments

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Arugula Pesto, just a few ingredients including fresh arugula, parmesan cheese and a little pecorino makes this pesto a delicious alternative from the Classic Basil Pesto. Try it and see!

arugula pesto in a glass jar

If anyone knows me they know I adore Arugula. I love the stuff. In salads, on Pizza or even straight out of the bag. But holy cow when I made this Arugula Pesto it was the best thing ever! I was eating it by the spoon.

When I first came to Italy my mother-in-law would make a delicious Basil Pesto but at the time it just wasn’t to my liking, until things changed or my family decided it was something they loved and I should make it for them.

Making Rocket Pesto, in the food processor.

arugula pesto how to make ingredients in the food processor and ingredients blended

Which I did and I actually started to like it. So I started to do a little experimenting with Pesto and from a Basil Pesto I moved on to a Tomato Pesto , a Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Asparagus Pesto, and now this amazing Arugula Pesto and who knows what’s next?

All I know is, I went crazy making recipes with this pesto, from Pizza to Pasta Salad to even Pesto Grilled Chicken and I didn’t stop there, I went on to make some deliciously tasty yeast buns. So stay tuned, they will all be posted in the next couple of weeks!

arugula pesto in a glass jar

How to make Arugula Pesto

  • In a food processor or blender add
  • the arugula parmesan and pecorino cheese
  • clove of garlic, salt, pine nuts and
  • olive oil, depending on desired thickness you can add more olive oil

If by chance you don’t use all your Arugula Pesto in one sitting then it can keep in a covered glass jar for 2-3 days in the fridge, or better yet divide it up and freeze it. Freezing it in ice cube trays is a great idea that I like to do. Just pop them out whenever you need some Pesto.

up close arugula pesto in a jar

But what exactly is Arugula / Rocket / Rugula / Rucola?

It’s leafy green vegetable that is full of nutritional benefits for almost every part of the body, from the brain to the liver, including the skin and blood vessels.

This dark green salad leaf has a slightly bitter, peppery flavour. Because of it’s sharp bite it is the perfect choice to cleanse your palate.

So whether you purchase Arugula to throw into your salad bowl, or add as a topping to your favourite pizza, I would love if you gave this Arugula Pesto a try and let me know what you think? Have a great weekend. Buon Appetito!

arugula pesto and pasta in a bowl

up close arugula pesto in a jar

Arugula Pesto

Rosemary Molloy
Arugula Pesto, just a few ingredients including fresh arugula, parmesan cheese and a little pecorino makes this pesto a perfect surprise from the Classic Genovese Pesto.  Try it and see!
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 cups
Calories 944 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups arugula (130 grams)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Cheese** (70 grams)
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Cheese (30 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts (30 grams)
  • 1/2 cup + 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (150 grams)

**If you like a stronger taste of arugula then add only 1/2 cup + 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons of parmesan.

    Instructions
     

    • In a food processor or blender add the arugula, parmesan and pecorino cheese, salt, chopped garlic, pine nuts and 1/4 cup olive oil to start.  Blend ingredients on medium speed until it starts to combine, then add another 1/4 cup of olive oil and blend again for approximately 30 seconds, then add a  tablespoon or 2 of the remaining olive oil until you reach your desired thickness.  Mix with cooked pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy.

    **Leftover Pesto can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 944kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 94gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 1145mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2230IUVitamin C: 12.6mgCalcium: 700mgIron: 2.7mg
      Keyword arugula, pasta, pesto
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        1. Stephanie says

          June 10, 2022 at 7:03 pm

          5 stars
          This is delicious! I added a dash of red pepper flake to spice up a little bit but adding this to a pasta salad with fresh mozzarella and sweet grape tomatoes for a cookout tomorrow! Thanks!

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          • Rosemary says

            June 10, 2022 at 8:29 pm

            Hi Stephanie, thanks so much, glad you like it. Sounds perfect as a pasta salad. Take care and have a great weekend.

            Reply
        2. Michele says

          August 5, 2020 at 2:36 am

          5 stars
          Yummy recipe!! Eating it right out of the food processor! Just like when I make cilantro pesto!
          Thank you!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            August 5, 2020 at 7:28 pm

            Hi Michele, haha thanks, I love Arugula too, so I can understand that. Take care.

            Reply
        3. B says

          July 8, 2018 at 11:39 pm

          5 stars
          I love pesto but rarely see arugula in the stores. Have you every tried with kale?

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            July 9, 2018 at 12:02 am

            Hi B, no I haven’t but sounds interesting. I’m sure it would work. Let me know if you try it.

            Reply
        4. Maxine Elliott Field says

          June 27, 2018 at 1:49 am

          5 stars
          When I make pesto. I get small disposable plastic container (Staples or any bulk store). I just love Mackadamian nuts so that is what I use. I put about ) 1/3 cup) containers and freeze it, It is always fresh!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            June 27, 2018 at 4:06 pm

            Hi Maxine, sounds delicious, and what a great idea. Thanks 🙂

            Reply
        5. Gloria says

          June 2, 2018 at 3:49 pm

          5 stars
          Just made this pesto… tastes great. In jar and in fridge. Ready for later! I have so much arugula growing in the garden so this is great for something different.
          Thank you for this wonderful recipe, looking forward to trying your other recipes.
          Grazie mille from an italian/brit living in France!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            June 2, 2018 at 5:21 pm

            Hi Gloria, thanks so much and so glad you like. I could actually eat it straight from the jar 😉 . How wonderful, enjoy living in France.

            Reply
        6. Cecille says

          May 23, 2018 at 5:53 am

          On your arugula pesto nutrition chart- is that calorie count for one serving(how much?) or the entire recipe?

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            May 23, 2018 at 7:27 am

            Hi Cecille yes it’s for the whole recipe. 🙂

            Reply
        7. Geri says

          May 22, 2018 at 11:48 pm

          5 stars
          I love arugula. I can’t wait to try this! Thank you.

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            May 23, 2018 at 7:29 am

            Hi Geri, thanks so much, hope you enjoy it. Let me know.

            Reply
        8. April says

          May 17, 2018 at 9:10 pm

          5 stars
          I have never tried anything other than basil pesto, but this looks too good not to try! Yum!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            May 17, 2018 at 11:17 pm

            Hi April, it’s really good, my favourite so far. Hope you enjoy it!

            Reply
        9. Gabby says

          May 17, 2018 at 8:07 pm

          5 stars
          Such a great recipe! Most of my life, I thought I didn’t like pesto until I made my own. Like you, I realized it’s delicious! I enjoy both basil and arugula pesto, for different reasons. I can’t wait to make this one!

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            May 17, 2018 at 8:48 pm

            Hi Gabby, thanks so much. I know pesto is so good and so much you can do with it. 🙂

            Reply

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