Lemon Pasta with Arugula
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Ingredients
  • ½ lb. of spaghetti
  • ½ cup, fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons, lemon zest
  • ½ cup, heavy cream
  • 1 cup of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 handful of baby arugula
  • 1 large garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • olive oil
  • fresh ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cooke al'dente.
  2. Drizzle the bottom of a skillet with olive oil, add the butter and when it melts throw in the garlic, don't let it burn or get dark.
  3. Add the heavy cream letting it simmer a bit.
  4. Add the juice and half of the zest, simmer until it reduces a bit.
  5. Scoop the pasta right into the skillet, reserving some pasta water.
  6. Toss in the Parmesan and the arugula, tossing and coating, adding some of the pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  7. Place into a serving dish, adding grated black pepper, the rest of the zest and additional shards of parmesan for garnish.
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by Proud Italian Cook at https://www.prouditaliancook.com/2017/04/lemon-pasta-arugula.html