PASTA WITH ARUGULA PURéE AND CHERRY-TOMATO SAUCE

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Pasta with Arugula Purée and Cherry-Tomato Sauce image

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.

Alexzander Doolittle
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I love the combination of arugula and cherry tomatoes in this dish.


Black Junior
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Adeola Akinbayode
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was delicious!


Awii khan
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I didn't have any arugula, so I used spinach instead. It turned out great!


Muhammad Sanaullah
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up just making a simple tomato sauce and adding some arugula to it.


surya neelima
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out grainy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Nurnobi MD
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This pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. The arugula purée didn't add much flavor and the cherry tomatoes were too sweet. I think I would have enjoyed it more if there had been more garlic and chili flakes in the sauce.


Nasirhossen Raj ab
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The arugula purée was not overpowering and it added a nice subtle flavor to the sauce. The cherry tomatoes were also a nice addition. Overall, this was


Rockstar Interpreter
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Joy BYRD
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I loved this pasta dish! The arugula purée was so flavorful and the cherry tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Chad Milliken
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This pasta dish was delicious! The arugula purée added a nice nutty flavor to the sauce, and the cherry tomatoes added a pop of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tenetri
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I made this pasta dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the arugula purée. I will definitely be making this again.


Akrash Saleem
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This was a great recipe! The arugula purée added a unique and delicious flavor to the sauce. I also loved the addition of the cherry tomatoes. They added a nice sweetness and acidity to the dish.


Amanat Joyia
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My family loved this pasta dish! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cherry tomatoes added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Monkey Michaelis
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The arugula purée gave the sauce a nice nutty flavor, and the cherry tomatoes added a pop of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight mea


Babatunde Marvellous
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I was a bit skeptical about the arugula purée at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It added a wonderful depth of flavor to the sauce. The cherry tomatoes also added a nice sweetness and acidity. Overall, this was a great recipe and I will definitely


Beast Kid
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I've made this pasta dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The arugula purée is so easy to make, and it really elevates the flavor of the dish. I also love that this recipe is so versatile - I've added different ve


Chiebuka Kennedy
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This pasta dish was a delightful surprise! The arugula purée added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic tomato sauce, and the cherry tomatoes burst with sweetness in every bite. I highly recommend trying this recipe if you're looking for a fre