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Pasta à la Checca

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Pasta à la CheccaMarcus Nilsson

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

8

ounces thin spaghetti

2

pints cherry tomatoes (such as orange, red, and yellow teardrop varieties)

2

garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

4

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1

cup fresh arugula (optional)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Cook the pasta until al dente.

    Step 2

    2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, squeeze the tomatoes to break them up (it's faster than chopping, and your kid will likely love joining in).

    Step 3

    3. Add the garlic, oil, arugula (if using), salt, and pepper; set aside.

    Step 4

    4. Drain the pasta (reserving 1/2 cup of the water) and toss it with the tomatoes. If the pasta is still a little dry, add some of the cooking water.

    Step 5

    5. Let sit until the heat from the pasta has cooked the tomatoes and garlic slightly and wilted the arugula, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 357 calories
15g fat (2g saturated)
0mg cholesterol
13mg sodium
48g carbohydrates
4g fiber
9g protein
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