Spaghetti with tomatoes & arugula
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Spaghetti
- 2 c Arugula chopped
- 6 ea Shallots chopped -=OR=-
- 4 ea Garlic lcoves chopped
- 2 tb Olive oil
- 2 c Tomatoes
Instructions:
chopped Salt Red pepper flakes -=OR=- Cayenne to taste Cook the pasta until almost *al dente*; add the arugula cook for a few moments & then drain. Meanwhile lightly saute the shallots or garlic in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes. Cook over high heat until the sauce thickens then season with the salt & hot pepper flakes or cayenne. Toss the pasta & arugula with the tomato sauce & serve immediately. VARIATIONS: Add the arugula to the tomato sauce rather than the pasta. Use wholewheat pasta instead of spaghetti & broccoli tops instead of the arugula. This will need more red pepper flakes. Finish with a sprinkling of fresh herbs such as basil or oregano.



