Pasta à la Checca

Name: Pasta à la Checca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 237 milliliters fresh arugula (optional); 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 227 grams thin spaghetti; 2 pints cherry tomatoes (such as orange, red, and yellow teardrop varieties)

Pasta à la Checca might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 373 calories, 10g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes. Head to the store and pick up arugula, olive oil, kosher salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Cook the pasta until al dente.

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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).

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

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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.

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Let sit until the heat from the pasta has cooked the tomatoes and garlic slightly and wilted the arugula, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Serve warm or at room temperature.

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

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Servings:

237milliliters

fresh arugula (optional)2

garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 4servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil 227grams

thin spaghetti 2pints

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

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are my top picks for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 62 dollars per bottle.