Best 7 Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes And Arugula Recipes

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Pasta with cherry tomatoes and arugula is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The sweetness of the cherry tomatoes and the peppery flavor of the arugula complement each other perfectly, and the pasta provides a hearty base for the dish. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at your next dinner party, pasta with cherry tomatoes and arugula is sure to please everyone at the table.

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PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND ARUGULA



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This simple, glorious dish, popular in the southern Italian region of Puglia, is an argument for keeping cherry tomato plants in your garden or on your fire escape. Uncooked tomato sauce is juicy and cool on a summer evening. The recipe asks only that you halve the tomatoes (quarter them if they are particularly large), then combine them with garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, arugula, basil and olive oil. Toss that with cooked pasta, and shower with salty, firm shavings of ricotta salata. Arugula adds wonderful flavor (all the more if you can find peppery wild arugula) and a nutritional punch.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved if small, quartered if large
1 plump garlic clove, minced or put through a press (more to taste)
Salt to taste (I like to use a very good coarse sea salt or fleur de sel for this)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
1 cup arugula leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon slivered or chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 pound fusille, farfalle, or orecchiette
1/4 cup freshly grated ricotta salata or Parmesan (more to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine the cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, arugula, basil, and olive oil in a wide bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt and the pasta. Cook al dente, until the pasta is firm to the bite. Drain, toss with the tomatoes, sprinkle on the cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

PASTA WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES



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This is a super-simple, quick pasta recipe that tastes best with cherry tomatoes or other sun-ripened tomatoes. It is perfect during the summer months when tomatoes are in season.

Provided by ChristyM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces spaghetti
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (5 ounce) package arugula, torn
2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes. Increase heat, cook, and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove skillet from heat and mix in arugula. Mix in cooked spaghetti and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3 calories, Carbohydrate 76.8 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ORECCHIETTE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND ARUGULA



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Orecchiette are formed by kneading the dough, letting it rest, then breaking off portions to roll by hand into long skinny ropes. These are cut into pieces, formed into rounds and given the classic cup shape between the index finger and thumb, then flipped inside-out to expose the slightly more textured surface that will "grab" the sauce.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1¼ pounds large cherry tomatoes, halved
12 ounces dry orecchiette
2 cups, packed, arugula
Ground black pepper
½ cup freshly grated pecorino

Steps:

  • Start bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil on medium-low in a large sauté pan. Add garlic and allow to cook 10 minutes, until oil is fragrant but garlic has not browned. Remove garlic (save for another use). When water boils, stir in pasta.
  • Add tomatoes to oil in sauté pan, increase heat to medium-high and, when tomatoes start to shrivel and collapse, reduce heat to low and cook until softened but not shapeless, about 5 minutes. Stir a couple of times. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Drain pasta and add to tomatoes, folding both together. Add some pasta water if needed for moistening. Fold in arugula and remaining oil. When arugula has just wilted, season dish with salt and pepper. Serve with a dusting of cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 628 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND ARUGULA



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Categories     Pasta     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved if small, quartered if large
1 plump garlic clove, minced or put through a press (more to taste)
Salt to taste (I like to use a very good coarse sea salt or fleur de sel for this)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
1 cup arugula leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon slivered or chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 pound fusille, farfalle, or orecchiette
1/4 cup freshly grated ricotta salata or Parmesan (more to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, arugula, basil, and olive oil in a wide bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. 2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt and the pasta. Cook al dente, until the pasta is firm to the bite. Drain, toss with the tomatoes, sprinkle on the cheese, and serve.

BALSAMIC-TOSSED PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO, ARUGULA AND MOZZARELLA



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From Cooking Pleasures magazine. The heat from the pasta helps to melt the cheese and warm the sauce. You can also use a combination of basil and arugula for a tomato caprice taste.

Provided by CookGordon

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2 large)
2 cups arugula, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces penne pasta (strozzapreti if available)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Make sauce: In large bowl, stir together tomatoes, arugula, garlic, mozzarella, salt, pepper and oil. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain. Toss with sauce. Add vinegar; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 947.3, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 20.1

PASTA WITH ARUGULA PURéE AND CHERRY-TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Evan Kleiman

Categories     Food Processor     Leafy Green     Nut     Pasta     Tomato     Lunch     Pine Nut     Arugula     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For arugula purée
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted and cooled
5 oz baby arugula, coarsely chopped (7 cups)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 oz finely grated Pecorino Romano
1 teaspoon salt
For cherry-tomato sauce
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed with side of a large knife
1 1/2 lb cherry tomatoes (about 5 cups), trimmed if necessary
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb dried fettuccine (not made with egg)
Accompaniment: grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • Make purée:
  • Pulse pine nuts in a food processor until finely ground (be careful not to grind to a paste). Add arugula, oil, cheese, and salt and pulse until almost smooth.
  • Make tomato sauce:
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Discard garlic. Add tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are collapsed but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cook and serve pasta:
  • Cook fettuccine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot. Add arugula purée and toss until well coated. Transfer to a platter or plates and top with tomato sauce.

ORECCHIETTE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND ARUGULA



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Make and share this Orecchiette With Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 1/4 lbs cherry tomatoes, halved (large)
12 ounces orecchiette
2 cups arugula, packed
ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Start bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil on medium-low in a large sauté pan.
  • Add garlic and allow to cook 10 minutes, until oil is fragrant but garlic has not browned. Remove garlic (save for another use).
  • When water boils, stir in pasta.
  • Add tomatoes to oil in sauté pan, increase heat to medium-¬high and, when tomatoes start to shrivel and collapse, reduce heat to low and cook until softened but not shapeless, about 5 minutes. Stir a couple of times. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  • Drain pasta and add to tomatoes, folding both together. Add some pasta water if needed for moistening. Fold in arugula and remaining oil. When arugula has just wilted, season dish with salt and pepper. Serve with a dusting of cheese. Or serve in about 30 minutes, just warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 15.6, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 12.8

Tips:

  • Use ripe cherry tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful they will be.
  • Choose fresh arugula: Arugula that is fresh and vibrant will have a peppery flavor that complements the sweetness of the tomatoes.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when you add it to the sauce.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Choose an extra virgin olive oil that is fruity and flavorful.
  • Season the dish to taste: Start with a basic seasoning of salt and pepper, then add additional seasonings to your liking. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, or red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

Pasta with cherry tomatoes and arugula is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up any leftover cherry tomatoes you may have. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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