Spaghetti with Lime Arugula Rocket
Brighten up your pasta night with this vibrant and zesty Spaghetti with Lime Arugula Rocket! This quick and easy recipe features tender spaghetti tossed in a citrusy lime and garlic-infused olive oil sauce, perfectly balanced with a peppery bite of arugula (rocket). A hint of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while freshly grated Parmesan elevates each bite with a creamy, savory finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve with lime wedges for an extra pop of flavor, and let this refreshing, light pasta dish transport your taste buds to gourmet heights. Keywords: spaghetti, lime, arugula rocket, garlic, Parmesan, citrus pasta recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams arugula (rocket)
- 2 whole lime
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 50 milliliters pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 50 ml of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
While the pasta cooks, zest and juice one of the limes. Slice the second lime into wedges for serving.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the red pepper flakes, lime zest, and lime juice. Cook for 1 minute to combine the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat the spaghetti in the lime and garlic mixture. Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time if the mixture seems dry.
Add the arugula (rocket) to the skillet and toss gently until it slightly wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Serve the spaghetti topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lime wedges on the side. Enjoy your refreshing Spaghetti with Lime Arugula Rocket!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.2 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2720 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 762 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
