arugula pesto pasta with caprese chicken sausage

Name: arugula pesto pasta with caprese chicken sausage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large handfuls arugula; 1 large handful fresh basil; 2–3 cloves garlic, peeled & minced; 1/4 cup walnuts; 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese (sub nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version); Salt & pepper, to taste; Olive oil; 1 14.5 oz. box farfalle pasta (or any kind you prefer!); 4 pack of caprese chicken sausage (I used Gilbert’s), sliced into rounds; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; Optional for serving: freshly chopped basil and shaved parmesan

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

this easy meal comes together in just about 15 minutes. loaded with protein, fiber and heart-healthy fat, it's a dish you'll want to serve over and over again on busy weeknights!

Updated at: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:24:31 GMT