Spaghetti with Lime and Arugula
This vibrant spaghetti dish features the peppery flavor of arugula complemented by a zesty lime dressing. It's a refreshing and light meal perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors that come together in this quick and easy recipe!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include garlic, black pepper, arugula, olive oil.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 100 g arugula
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 300 g spaghetti
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot.
- Add the arugula and lime dressing to the spaghetti, tossing to combine thoroughly.
- Serve the pasta warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 12 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.