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

Method

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