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Spaghetti with Rocket and Lemon

Spaghetti with Rocket and Lemon

By Natoora
A perfect weeknight recipe: quick, easy and deliciously nourishing, with a touch of spiciness for good measure.
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Ingredients

7 total
  • 4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh red chilli
  • 250 g of fresh spaghetti
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 100 g of wild rocket
  • 0.5 lemon, just the zest
  • 50 g of parmigiano reggiano

Method

9 steps
  1. Step 1

    Wash and spin-dry the rocket.

  2. Step 2

    Finely mince the garlic and chilli.

  3. Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. When hot, add the garlic and chilli and fry gently over low heat until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add a handful of rock salt.

  5. Step 5

    When boiling rapidly, lower the pasta.

  6. Step 6

    Cook for 3 minutes, then drain quickly.

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the pasta into the skillet with the chilli and garlic. Add the rocket.

  8. Step 8

    Stir fry over medium-high heat until the rocket has barely wilted, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

  9. Step 9

    Serve immediately with generous grated parmesan cheese and a bit of grated lemon zest.