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Arugula, Tomato & Peppery Sauce
From Stones River Market
<p>This recipe is shared with us from Kathleen Tyree.</p>Source: From Spaghetti Sauces; authentic Italian recipes from Biba Caggiano (Entered by John Erdmann)
Serves: Serves 4 - 6
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
4 cup
Arugula (washed, patted dry, stems trimmed)
1/2 cup
Extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves
garlic, minced
6-8
tomatoes (trimmed & diced )
salt to taste
red pepper flakes to taste
1 lb
spaghetti
1/2 cup
freshly grated pecorino romano, divided
Step by Step Instructions
- Put water on to heat for pasta.
- Place arugula in the bowl of a food processor, add 2tbls olive oil, process until smooth, set aside
- Heat remaining oil in a medium saucepan, med. heat. Add garlic, stir until just beginning to turn golden. Add tomatoes.
- Season with salt and red pepper flakes, simmer over low heat stirring from time to time, until sauce has med-thick consistency (10-12 min).
- Meanwhile cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package.
- Stir pureed arugula into sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Drain pasta, place in a large, warm serving bowl. Add sauce and half of the cheese, mix until all are well combined.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
- Serve immediately with a big salad, crusty bread.