Spaghetti with Arugula
Instructions:
- 1 pound spaghetti or other long pasta (450 g)
- 2/ 3 pound arugula (300 g)
- 3 tablespoons butter (45 g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 scant cup heavy cream (200 ml)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/ 2 cup walnuts, finely chopped but not pulverized (60 g)
- 2 / 3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (70 g)
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until it is al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: Rinse the arugula well and trim off the tough stems. Set aside a few leaves for garnish. Chop the remainder coarsely.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over moderate heat. Add the arugula and cook, tossing, until it is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the cream, bring to a simmer, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Drain the pasta well and add to the pan with the hot arugula. Toss over low heat, sprinkling on the cheese as you turn the pasta. Pour the pasta into a warmed serving dish and top with a grinding of black pepper. Garnish with the reserved arugula and serve at once.