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🍝 Quick Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Arugula

505 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add some salt.
  2. 2. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling salted water until they are al dente (firm to the bite).
  3. 3. Thoroughly wash the arugula under running water.
  4. 4. Dry the arugula well, for example using a salad spinner or kitchen towels.
  5. 5. Also wash the tomatoes under running water.
  6. 6. Cut the washed tomatoes in half.
  7. 7. Peel the garlic cloves and remove the skin.
  8. 8. Add the oil to a large pan and heat it over medium heat.
  9. 9. Press the garlic directly into the hot pan.
  10. 10. Fry the garlic briefly until it is fragrant and slightly translucent.
  11. 11. Drain the spaghetti and keep some of the cooking water in a cup for later.
  12. 12. Add the drained spaghetti and the halved tomatoes to the pan with the garlic.
  13. 13. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the hot cooking water to the pan.
  14. 14. Toss the pan briefly to mix the ingredients well.
  15. 15. Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste.
  16. 16. Remove the pan from the heat and serve the pasta on pre-warmed plates.
  17. 17. Distribute the fresh arugula evenly over the warm pasta.
  18. 18. Garnish the dish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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