Whole Wheat Pasta with Arugula, Lemon, and Walnuts

Name: Whole Wheat Pasta with Arugula, Lemon, and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced; 1/4 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes; 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest; 6 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Pasta (spaghetti Or Angel Hair Would Work Best); 3 ounces, weight Baby Arugula; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; Juice Of Half A Lemon; 1/4 cups Walnuts, Toasted And Roughly Chopped; Freshly Grated Parmesan, For Serving

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced
1/4 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest
6 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Pasta (spaghetti Or Angel Hair Would Work Best)
3 ounces, weight Baby Arugula
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper
Juice Of Half A Lemon
1/4 cups Walnuts, Toasted And Roughly Chopped
Freshly Grated Parmesan, For Serving

1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic and red chili flakes.
3
Cook for about 10 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary, until the garlic is just lightly browned and the oil is infused.
4
Stir in the lemon zest and remove from the heat.
5
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
6
While the pasta is cooking, place the arugula in a large bowl.
7
Drain the pasta and immediately pour it over the arugula.
8
Add the infused oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Toss until some of the arugula is just slightly wilted and then add the lemon juice.
10
Serve topped with the walnuts and a sprinkling of Parmesan.
11
Recipe loosely adapted from Shutterbean

282

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced, 1/4 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes, 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Pasta with Arugula, Lemon, and Walnuts falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Arugula, Lemon, and Walnuts

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