Buttery Lemon Noodles with Toasted Pine Nuts (members only)

Pasta night made simple, but with BIG, bold flavors – Buttery Lemon Noodles with Toasted Pine Nuts! Who doesn’t love a buttered noodle? It takes me back to being a kid. But today we’re elevating this simple classic by adding toasted pine nuts, peppery arugula and lots of garlic & lemon juice. A quick dinner that everyone will love.

here’s what you need

ingredients

• farfalle
• oil 
• pine nuts
• vegan butter
• garlic
• lemon juice
• salt & pepper
• arugula
• fresh basil

equipment

You will need a pot to cook the pasta and a skillet.

steps

step 1: toast the pine nuts

Toasted pine nuts add SOOOOO much flavor to this pasta. The toasted nuttiness is such a yummy flavor. You’ll want to put them on everything.

Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook until toasted, stirring frequently – be sure to keep an eye on them because they can burn easily. Transfer to a bowl to cool while you cook everything else.

step 2: make the pasta

The pasta itself comes together super quick. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain & place the empty pot back on the stove.

Melt the vegan butter in the pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and a pinch of salt, pepper & red pepper flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic is tender, stirring frequently.

step 3: finish & serve

Add the lemon juice, pasta, arugula & basil and toss for a couple minutes. You want the pasta to be coated and the greens to wilt. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Spoon into bowls, top with the pine nuts, more fresh basil, red pepper flakes and enjoy.

This is that craveable pasta dish you will go back to again and again.

tips & tricks

You can sub another green for the arugula – like spinach or kale.

You can sub oil for the the butter but it won’t have the exact same taste.