How long does it take to make Arugula Microgreen Pesto Pasta Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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ChefPax Mix microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This fresh twist on traditional pesto uses arugula microgreens for a peppery kick, making it a vibrant and nutritious dish.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
ChefPax Mix microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
2 cups cooked pasta (spaghetti or your choice)
1 cup arugula microgreens
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
In a food processor, combine arugula microgreens, basil, walnuts, Parmesan, and garlic; pulse until finely chopped.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Toss the cooked pasta with the arugula pesto until well coated, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with additional arugula microgreens and grated Parmesan on top.
ChefPax Mix is a blend of multiple microgreen varieties — including brassica crops such as broccoli, kohlrabi, kale, cabbage, and purple radish, alongside buckwheat and texsel greens — selected for complementary flavor, texture, and phytochemical diversity. The brassica-dominant composition draws on one of the most studied crop families in microgreen nutrition research.
• Brassica microgreens have been studied for elevated glucosinolate and sulforaphane precursor content relative to mature vegetables.
moderate evidence• A blend of brassica varieties and complementary greens provides a broader range of phytochemical types than any single crop alone.
moderate evidence• Nutrient and phytochemical levels across microgreen varieties vary by species, seed source, light exposure, and harvest timing.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017