spaghetti with shallots and arugula

Vallèe du Willamette, OR
Updated on May 9, 2015

Source unknown. The original recipe specified kale but I used arugula that was included this week in our CSA box.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons buttter
  • 4 large shallots, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • - cracked black pepper
  • 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup toasted and chopped hazelnuts (almonds, walnuts or pine nuts can be substituted)
  • - fresh flat leaf parsley, for garnish
  • 2-3 cups arugula, loosely packed, chopped coarsely
  • - pecorino cheese, grated (we tried grana padano)

How To Make spaghetti with shallots and arugula

  • Step 1
    Heat a large skillet over LOW heat with 2 tablespoon olive oil and the butter. Add the shallots and garlic. Season with cracked black pepper. Cook until light caramel in color, 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Step 2
    While the shallots cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside; keep warm.
  • Step 3
    In the same pot, heat up about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the drained spaghetti and about 3/4 of the cooked shallots. Saute for about 5 minutes. Stir in the arugula and cook about 45 seconds but no longer than 1 minute.
  • Step 4
    Plate the pasta. Garnish with the reserved shallots, nuts, fresh parsley and cheese.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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