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🍝 Quick Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Arugula
505 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 500 g Spaghetti
- Salt
- 1 bunch Arugula (á 100 g)
- 400 g Cherry tomatoes
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Pepper (from the mill)
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add some salt.
- 2. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling salted water until they are al dente (firm to the bite).
- 3. Thoroughly wash the arugula under running water.
- 4. Dry the arugula well, for example using a salad spinner or kitchen towels.
- 5. Also wash the tomatoes under running water.
- 6. Cut the washed tomatoes in half.
- 7. Peel the garlic cloves and remove the skin.
- 8. Add the oil to a large pan and heat it over medium heat.
- 9. Press the garlic directly into the hot pan.
- 10. Fry the garlic briefly until it is fragrant and slightly translucent.
- 11. Drain the spaghetti and keep some of the cooking water in a cup for later.
- 12. Add the drained spaghetti and the halved tomatoes to the pan with the garlic.
- 13. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the hot cooking water to the pan.
- 14. Toss the pan briefly to mix the ingredients well.
- 15. Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 16. Remove the pan from the heat and serve the pasta on pre-warmed plates.
- 17. Distribute the fresh arugula evenly over the warm pasta.
- 18. Garnish the dish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 505
- Protein: 17 g · Fett/Fat: 7 g · Carbs: 92 g