(This post is sponsored by Sprouts! Thank you so so much for reading and supporting the brands that I love!)
One of my favorite things to do is to find the best deals on groceries, and really everything for that matter. I definitely love a good bargain. I’ve always been really strategic about how I go food shopping, and that’s one of the many reasons why I LOVE Sprouts so much! You can always get amazing deals at the store, and they never sacrifice quality which is super important to me!
They make healthy living for less SO easy and everything they offer appeals to such a large audience. There are seriously tons of ways you can save throughout the store and I’m constantly blown away by the amazing sales. More than one-third of the store is on promotion at any given time! Crazy.
One of the things I love to take advantage of at Sprouts is their bulk section. Especially for things like nuts! I made this arugula pesto with pine nuts, and since I don’t use pine nuts too often in my cooking, I like to buy the exact amount I need for a recipe, instead of buying a huge bag!
In their bulk section you can find beans, grains, granolas, spices, nuts, sweets and lots more. You can buy little as you need, or as much as you want, and since there is less packaging in the Bulk Department, that helps the savings get passed on to you!
I also love buying Sprouts brand products, because they are super affordable and the quality is fantastic. They have more than 2,100 products to choose from throughout the store and new items arriving all the time! I am constantly finding new things I love every time I go!
To make this pasta I used their olive oil spray to roast the beets, and well as their balsamic vinegar!
I used Spouts brand spaghetti also, which is super high quality and a great option for anyone trying to save some extra cash!
You can always always find these products in my pantry too. Raw honey, almond butter, and coconut oil. I use all of these almost every day and I love them so much! Since I use them so often and I am constantly recipe developing, cooking, and just in general up to my ears in food (seriously), it is so important that I seek out the deals when I can! Sprouts brand products help me do this.
Another way to save at Sprouts is to take advantage of Double Ad Wednesdays! Sprouts’ sales run Wednesday to Wednesday, so I love to shop in the middle of the week when I can shop the most sales! Plus, I love avoiding the crowds on the weekends!
P.S. This coconut oil himalayan pink salt popcorn is my favorite thing EVER. You need to try it! I have it for an after dinner snack almost every night. I’m not much of a dessert person, but I am DEFINITELY a salt person. Always craving something a little salty and crunchy.
And these chocolate coconut rolls are INSANE too. They’re the perfect not-too-sweet snack when you’re craving a little chocolate!
Also, for my Ellicott City/Maryland friends:
The Grand Opening of Sprouts Ellicott City is on March 14 and they will have tons of sales and fun deals going on:
The first 200 shoppers in line will receive 20 percent off their initial total purchase. Doors open at 7 a.m.! Delicious muffin and coffee samples will be served to everyone in line before the doors open, and upon checkout, every 15th shopper will receive a coupon book featuring Sprouts savings! Every customer will also receive one free reusable bag with purchase.
AND for the grand Grand opening Weekend, here are the deals:
Saturday, March 17 – The first 200 customers to make a purchase will receive a coupon booklet for five free deli items!
Sunday, March 18 – Upon checkout, every 15th customer will receive a coupon for $5 off a purchase of more than $15 to use on their next visit.
How awesome is all of that?! I seriously cannot wait.
Another way I love to save at Sprouts is by using their exclusive mobile coupons through the Sprouts Mobile App! That way, I can plan ahead even more. You can create a Sprouts account to clip mobile coupons, and then all you have to do is scan your custom barcode in the app during checkout!
I know you may not be thinking about skincare and home products, but I love getting soap and other cosmetic/household items at Sprouts. This lavender hand soap is amazing and all natural, and their lavender body wash is too. I feel like I’m at the spa when I use it because it’s like aromatherapy!
If you’re shopping at Sprouts, and you’re thinking about trying new things, to make sure you feel good about your purchase, Sprouts offers a 100% money-back guarantee. So, if you don’t love it, you can get your money back.
As soon as I made this pasta with all of the goodies Sprouts sent me, I knew I had to share it with you guys. It’s SO good. And you can find everything at Sprouts! And I’m confident you’ll love it all 😉
Arugula Pesto Pasta with Balsamic Roasted Beets and Toasted Pine Nuts
This pesto pasta is made with a garlicky arugula pesto, sweet balsamic roasted beets, and toasted pine nuts! It has tons of flavor and it's a fantastic, easy, and satisfying meatless meal!
Ingredients
For the beets
- 4 small-medium beets, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (I used Sprouts brand)
- olive oil spray (I used Sprouts brand)
- salt and pepper
For the pesto
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- 2 cups packed baby arugula
- 1/2 cup packed Italian flat leaf parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted* (I get them from the bulk section at Sprouts!)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- zest of 1/2 a lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the pasta
- 8 ounces spaghetti (I used Sprouts brand)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted* (I get them from the bulk section at Sprouts!)
- extra parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the beets. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and a light spray of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender and the edges are golden.
Bring a bottle of water to a boil for the pasta. In the meantime, make the pesto. Combine the basil, arugula, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once the pasta is cooked and the beets are finished roasting, add the pasta back into the pot and pour over the pesto and toss. Add the roasted beets and toasted pine nuts and toss again. Serve with extra parmesan cheese!
Recipe Notes
*To toast the pine nuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat and watch very carefully, stirring frequently. They can burn super quickly! This should only take a few minutes. Remove from heat immediately once they are golden.
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