Pasta tossed with garlic infused olive oil and fresh wild arugula makes for an incredibly light and flavorful dish. This recipe exemplifies speedy weeknight dinner. It is literally ready within few minutes.
The real star here is the wild arugula. It has clean and peppery taste that is quite different from the more familiar milder arugula. To truly appreciate its flavor you should eat it raw. It is simply irresistible.
All I know is I cannot have enough of it. I use it in everything. Most days I enjoy it as a salad. Sometimes I sprinkle it on pizza and other days I add it to my sandwiches..
Pasta with Wild Arugula
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta shells
- 1 bunch of wild arugula
- 4 cloves of garlic thinly sliced
- ½ tsp chili pepper flakes
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions
- In a large pan, gently heat olive oil. Add garlic slices and cook on low heat until slightly brown. Add chili pepper flakes and the wild arugula. Toss and remove from heat.
- Drain the pasta then toss it in with the wild arugula. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan.
Notes
When you brown the garlic, be sure not to burn it - otherwise it will taste bitter.
I love how these recipes are so easy to make!