Best 7 Spaghetti With Lime And Arugula Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds! In this article, we present the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect spaghetti dish infused with the vibrant zest of lime and the peppery bite of arugula. We delve into the secrets of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of cooking al dente spaghetti, and creating a harmonious balance of flavors in the zesty lime sauce. With step-by-step instructions and insightful tips, we'll guide you through the process of crafting this delectable dish that combines the freshness of citrus with the earthy notes of arugula, resulting in a pasta experience that will leave you craving more.

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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

LEMONY PASTA WITH WILTED ARUGULA



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Peppery arugula and bright lemon zest lift this simple dish of pasta to refreshing heights.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound short tubular pasta
3 ounces wild or baby arugula (3 cups)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup grated pecorino cheese, plus more for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine arugula with lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and immediately add to arugula along with oil and cheese. Toss and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with more cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g

ARUGULA SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE



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This tart, refreshing salad was originally proposed as a pairing for asado negro, a Venezuelan holiday roast beef that is simmered in dark caramel. However, go ahead and pair this with any hearty main course and you'll enjoy a wonderfully balanced meal.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Juice of 2 limes, roughly ΒΌ cup
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches arugula, washed and dried well

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, garlic and cilantro. Add the oil in a steady stream and whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the arugula in a salad bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat the leaves lightly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 195 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

DONNA'S SPAGHETTI WITH LIME AND ARUGULA



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This recipe has been adapted from "Flavours" by Donna Hay. Reprinted by permission of Whitecap Books Ltd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 12

Coarse salt
1 pound (dry) spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, preferably a fruity variety
1 tablespoon shredded lime rind
2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red mild chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, rinsed
8 thin slices prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
5 ounces arugula, shredded
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
5 ounces soft marinated feta cheese in oil
Freshly cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water; add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain.
  • While the spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the lime rind, garlic, chile pepper, and capers; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add prosciutto, and cook until crisp, about 2 minutes. Add drained spaghetti, and toss to coat and heat through.
  • Toss the arugula and lime juice with the pasta, and pile into serving bowls. Top with feta cheese and a little of the marinating oil. Sprinkle with pepper, and serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI WITH LIME & ARUGULA (ROCKET)



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I love the zesty taste of this recipe, and the fact that it's so different. I never would have thought that lettuce could be good with pasta but it's lovely.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

400 g spaghetti
2 limes (for zest)
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 red chile, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons capers packed in salt
8 slices prosciutto or 8 slices rindless bacon, chopped
150 g arugula, shredded (rocket)
2 tablespoons fruity olive oil
150 g feta cheese, marinated in oil

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of rapidly boiling water until it is al dente.
  • Drain.
  • While that's cooking, remove the zest from the limes and finely shred to make one tablespoonful.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  • If using bacon, add it to the hot oil first and cook until it starts to crisp before adding the lime rind, garlic, chilli and capers.
  • Cook for a minute or until fragrant.
  • If using prosciutto, stir it in at this point and cook for two minutes or until crisp.
  • Add the spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat and heat through.
  • To serve, toss the rocket and a bit of lime juice through the pasta and pile into serving bowls.
  • Top with the marinated feta, a little of its oil, and a generous grinding of black pepper.
  • Serve with a lime wedge on each plate, so people can add more if they like.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA



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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Shrimp     Arugula     White Wine     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound large shrimp (about 20), shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 cups chopped arugula (about 1 bunch)

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for spaghetti.
  • In a large bowl stir together 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, parsley, zest, and pepper and salt to taste.
  • Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente and drain in a colander. Immediately add pasta to parsley mixture and toss until combined well. Season pasta with pepper and salt and cover.
  • In a large non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook shrimp, stirring, until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add shrimp to pasta. Add arugula and toss until combined well.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ARUGULA AND ASPARAGUS



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Hi-ho thar! Tis be a wonderful sprin' meal wit' fresh baby arugula, asparagus, mushrooms, topped wit' toasted pine nuts.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     European

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces diced onions
5 asparagus spears, rough ends removed and sliced into small bite size pieces
4 1/2 ounces canned mushrooms, rinsed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 limes, juice of or 1 tablespoon lime juice
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cups baby arugula or 2 cups Baby Spinach, is good too
8 fresh basil leaves, rough chopped
1/3 cup parmesan-romano cheese mix, grated

Steps:

  • In a large pan toast pine nuts, remove from pan set aside.
  • Add olive oil to pan, when hot add the onions and saute 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, asparagus, mushrooms, lime juice, diced tomatoes, and dried herbs. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in evaporated milk, arugula, basil. Toss in hot angel hair and grated cheese.
  • Add some Pasta water if needed.
  • Plate in a large serving bowl and top with pine nuts.
  • Garnish with additional extra virgin olive oil drizzled over pasta and grated cheese.
  • Heartly enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 293.7, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 16.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh lime juice, flavorful olive oil, and peppery arugula make all the difference.
  • Don't overcook the spaghetti. It should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it.
  • Reserve some of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce. This will help to create a silky, creamy sauce that coats the spaghetti perfectly.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more lime juice, salt, or pepper to taste.
  • Serve the spaghetti with additional grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.

Conclusion:

This spaghetti with lime and arugula is a light, refreshing, and flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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