Spaghetti with Arugula and Sardines
Course: DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
12
minutesI love this easy, healthy pasta. It is a good balance of flavor, texture and filling. It is devoured by all in this house. It was amazing. One to make again.
Ingredients
Salt
1 lb spaghetti
2 garlic cloves
2 lemons
3 tins sardines in olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 4 oz
5oz baby arugula
2 oz Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler
Extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and shake dry.
- Meanwhile, into a large bowl, finely grate the garlic and the zest of the lemons. Juice the lemons into the bowl (about 6 Tablespoons juice). Hold the sardines back while you drain the oil from the tins into the bowl. Add the crushed red pepper and stir to combine.
- When the pasta’s ready, add to the bowl and toss to coat. gently stir in the arugula, sardines and parmesan. Season to taste with salt and red pepper flakes. If the pasta or arugula, is dry, drizzle with olive oil and toss again.
