Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 6 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Pasta (spaghetti Or Angel Hair Would Work Best)
  • 3 ounces, weight Baby Arugula
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
  • Juice Of Half A Lemon
  • 1/4 cups Walnuts, Toasted And Roughly Chopped
  • Freshly Grated Parmesan, For Serving

Method

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and red chili flakes.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary, until the garlic is just lightly browned and the oil is infused.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and remove from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place the arugula in a large bowl.
  • Drain the pasta and immediately pour it over the arugula.
  • Add the infused oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss until some of the arugula is just slightly wilted and then add the lemon juice.
  • Serve topped with the walnuts and a sprinkling of Parmesan.
  • Recipe loosely adapted from Shutterbean