Garlicky Spaghetti With Beans & Greens

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 16 ounces spaghetti
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons garlic cloves
• 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained & rinsed (or another bean)
• 5 ounces arugula leaves
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta. before draining, reserve one cup of the pasta water. after draining, sprinkle 1/2 tsp kosher salt & toss gently. cover & keep warm.
• 2 return pot to medium heat. add oil, garlic, & pepper; cook 2 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned.
• 3 stir in remaining 1 tsp salt, tomatoes, & beans; cook 2 minutes.
• 4 add pasta; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 5 add pasta water & arugula; tossing gently to combine.
• 6 remove from heat. stir in lemon juice & cheese.
• 7 serve immediately.