Rocket Pesto Pasta

5 / 5 (5 reviews)

Rocket Pesto Pasta is simple to make! With homemade Rocket and Cashew Pesto stirred through, this easy pesto pasta is perfect any night of the week!

By: Sweetcaramelsunday (via Sweetcaramelsunday)
Original Publish: May 17, 2020
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yields: 4
Finished Rocket Pesto Pasta

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Chef's Notes


Note 1 As you can see, I used spaghetti. Go for that or your favourite pasta! This is a very versatile recipe and adapts to most pastas (penne, curly, orzo, fettucine etc) 
Note 2 I used plain unsalted or roasted pistachios
Note 3 Pine nuts almost never come salted or roasted, they are found in the cooking area of the supermarket with the spices
Note 4 Rocket has a peppery bitter taste to it. It is known as arugula in some places
Note 5 Go for the variety that has extra bold/sharp flavours, other versions can be a bit plain and have no bite to them. 
Note 6 If you are using the microwave to toast your nuts, do it in 1 mins bursts. They can overcook very quickly and you won't have as much control over them in the microwave as you can't see them toasting. They will also toast on the stove very quickly, turn them off as soon as they are lightly browned as they will cook for a minute or 2 longer. 

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Mirlene ★ 5.0/5

My kids LOVES pasta and continuously ask for this pesto pasta. So filing, easy to make and delicious. Cant go wrong!

Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites ★ 5.0/5

It took me a minute to remember that rocket is what we commonly call arugula in the US and I LOVE the peppery flavor. This pesto pasta dish sounds so, so good and perfect for summer!

Caitlyn Erhardt ★ 5.0/5

Pesto is one of my all time favorites and this looks so light and perfect for summer! Can't wait to make it!

Lisa Huff ★ 5.0/5

Love how quick and easy this Pesto Pasta is! Perfect for a busy weeknight meal!

kim ★ 5.0/5

This recipe was fabulous! So easy and perfectly light for summer! I'll definitely be making again!

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