Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes

Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes
Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes
Freshly picked greens and herbs are essential to cooking in the Apulia region of Italy. Their assertive, often bitter flavor enriches many a modest dish. Here, a just-cooked tomato sauce is enlivened with the peppery taste of arugula.
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  • Served Person: Serves 6
Italian Mediterranean Pasta Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Arugula Spring Summer Healthy Bon Appétit
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Carbohydrate 63 g(21%)
  • Cholesterol 17 mg(6%)
  • Fat 12 g(18%)
  • Fiber 11 g(44%)
  • Protein 21 g(42%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(20%)
  • Sodium 606 mg(25%)
  • Calories 425

Preparation Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, herbs and sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.) Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Add arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain. Return pasta and arugula to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Preparation Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, herbs and sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.) Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Add arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain. Return pasta and arugula to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.