Spaghetti With Arugula and Parmesan Recipe

Having a few easy recipes in your tool box is crucial. A simple recipe is there in case you have no time for something else or just want to throw something delicious together in a hurry. The spaghetti with arugula and Parmesan recipe is one of those easy recipes. Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it has great flavor especially if you use fresh ingredients on hand. Even if you don’t have the ingredients on hand, the ease of this recipe makes it worth a quick run to the market.

The Spaghetti with arugula and Parmesan recipe is loved in Italy, and that makes it good enough for me.

Spaghetti With Arugula and Parmesan Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves

¼ to ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

8 loosely packed cups baby arugula (about one pound)

¼ cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley (about a quarter of a bunch)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Spaghetti With Arugula and Parmesan Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat
2. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions
3. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water
4. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat
5. When the butter is bubbling, reduce the heat to low and saute the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until nearly golden brown
6. Add the red pepper flakes and saute for a few seconds
7. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with the arugula, parsley, and about ¾ cup of the reserved pasta water
8. Mix well
9. Add the Parmesan and toss until well mixed and heated through
10. Add a little more pasta water or olive oil if the pasta seems dry
11. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with more grated Parmesan cheese on the side

The spaghetti with arugula and Parmesan recipe is a great addition to any summer meal. The salad even makes for a great summer salad and stand alone lunch. If they love this salad in Italy, we will surely love it here as well.