Pasta Salad With Arugula And Grated Cheese Recipe

Name: Pasta Salad With Arugula And Grated Cheese
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: pasta: 125g; arugula: 25g; grated parmesan cheese: 15g; olive oil: 15g; pine nuts or seeds: 5g; salt: 0.5g; pepper: 0.5g

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This delightful pasta salad is a savory blend of tender pasta and peppery arugula, garnished generously with grated Parmesan cheese to create a dish that's as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side, this salad brings together the comforting texture of pasta with the fresh zestiness of arugula, all elevated by the rich, umami flavors of Parmesan.

Pasta Salad with Arugula and Grated Cheese

🌎 Italian: Salad

🔥 Calories 450kcal
🍗 Protein 15g
🍚 Carbs 50g
🧈 Fat 20g

🥗 Ingredients:

pasta (125g)
arugula (25g)
grated parmesan cheese (15g)
olive oil (15g)
pine nuts or seeds (5g)
salt (0.5g)
pepper (0.5g)

🍳 How to cook (4 servings):

Cooking Time: 10 minutesPreperation Time: 10 minutes

Prepare the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add your choice of short pasta, such as orzo, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool.

Assemble the salad

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with arugula leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese (and optionally, toasted pine nuts or seeds). Toss everything together until well combined.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

This pasta salad offers a good balance of carbohydrates from the pasta, protein from the cheese, and healthy fats from the olive oil. The arugula contributes to your daily intake of vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron.