Artichoke and Rocket (Arugula) Pesto Pasta

Name: Artichoke and Rocket (Arugula) Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 340 g marinated artichoke hearts; 1 cup macadamia nuts; 1 bunch rocket, washed and trimmed; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated; salt and pepper, to taste; 500 g spiral pasta; parmesan cheese, extra if desired

Submitted by Jewelies

"I have no idea why but I have never tried marinated Artichoke hearts and have had a jar stored in my pantry for ages. Rocket is growing extremely well in my garden right now so thought I would try this recipe soon."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

340 g marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup macadamia nuts
1 bunch rocket, washed and trimmed
2 garlic cloves
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
salt and pepper, to taste
500 g spiral pasta
parmesan cheese, extra if desired

directions

Put artichoke hearts and marinade, macadamia nuts, rocket, garlic, parmesan, salt and pepper into food processor and process until mixture forms a smooth paste. Transfer pesto into a bowl.
Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until just tender, then drain, leaving a little of the cooking water clinging to the pasta.
Add pesto to the pasta and toss to combine.
Serve immediately topped with additional parmesan if desired.