Tag: arugula

Pasta with Gorgonzola, Arugula and Pine Nuts

Pasta is always a treat, and this one is especially wonderful.

1 lb. penne
2 tsp. garlic-infused olive oil
1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 tbs. cream fraiche
8 oz. gorgonzola cheese, broken into pieces
1 cup arugula
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it well and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Remove 1 cup of the cooking water and set it aside. Drain the pasta in a colander.

Return the pot to the stove and add the oil, then sizzle the rosemary for about 30 seconds. Add half the reserved pasta water, the creme fraiche and gorgonzola. Melt gently into a sauce. Return the pasta to the pot with half the pine nuts and most of the arugula. Toss together, adding more pasta water if needed to make a smooth sauce.

Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter with the remaining arugula and pine nuts.

Serves 4 as a main course to 6 as a side dish

 

Spaghetti with Prawns and Chili

This simple pasta supper is bursting with flavor and color. Enjoy!

1 1/4 lbs. raw prawns
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1/2 tsp. chili flakes
2 tbs. garlic-infused olive oil
1 cup sunblush or cherry tomatoes in oil
1/2 cup white wine or vermouth
1 1/2 cups arugula
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
8 oz. spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

In a large pan, fry the scallions and chili flakes in the olive oil for a few minutes, then tip in the prawns and tomatoes with their oil. When the prawns are just opaque, add the wine or vermouth and let it bubble a bit. Toss in the arugula and stir until it slightly wilts.

Drain the pasta, keeping a bit of the cooking water, and add to the prawns. Toss everything together, adding some cooking water if needed to make a sauce.

Serve sprinkled with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4