Summer Pappardelle with Tomatoes, Arugula, and Parmesan

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4 servings (serving size: 2 cups)
August 2004
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

If your cooked pasta is clumping together, just rinse it under hot water, drain thoroughly, and then toss with the tomato mixture and arugula.

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces uncooked pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta)
  • 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3/4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cup halved yellow tear-drop cherry tomatoes (pear-shaped)
  • 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 3/4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups loosely packed trimmed arugula
  • 1 1/2 ounces shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 388
  • Caloriesfromfat 29%
  • Fat 12.5g
  • Satfat 3.5g
  • Monofat 6.6g
  • Polyfat 1.1g
  • Protein 15.2g
  • Carbohydrate 55.7g
  • Fiber 3.8g
  • Cholesterol 10.0mg
  • Iron 3.1mg
  • Sodium 828.0mg
  • Calcium 189.0mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; keep warm.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pepper and garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Add tomatoes; cook 45 seconds or just until heated, stirring gently. Remove the skillet from heat; stir in lemon juice and salt. Combine the hot pasta, arugula, and warm tomato mixture in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Top with cheese and bacon.

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Ratings & Reviews

EllenDeller's Review

MaryBethWetli
August 20, 2014
I could tell this would need a few flavor-boosters, so while it was delicious, the recipe was more of a base for additions. I added toasted pine nuts, fresh basil in place of some of the spinach-arugula mix, white wine instead of lemon juice, crushed red pepper, lemon-pepper, and tangy goat cheese instead of parmesan. Served with a simple salad of romaine lettuce and marinated artichoke hearts. My husband ate two servings, I had one.

suezq4u's Review

suezq4u
April 10, 2013
this is a go to recipe I have been making it since it ws published. It is great for pot lucks, even guys who are not salad lovers go for a second helping. I use Lemon Pepper Pappardelle noodles from Trader Joes, they usually have all the ingredients I need.

tbaur731's Review

tbaur731
September 21, 2011
Very solid recipe. I make one addition - shrimp!

MaryBethWetli's Review

GrandmaKY
June 05, 2011
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phamann's Review

phamann
August 26, 2010
I have made this many times exactly like the recipe. It is a great summer recipe.

GrandmaKY's Review

EllenDeller
August 23, 2009
I have been making this every summer since it came out. We love it...I have made it with different pasta's since I have a hard time finding pappardelle here. I have made it for guests and they have requested the recipe....Quick, Easy and Tasty what more can you ask for!