Pungent Pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp minced garlic
2 serrano chilies, sliced thin
2 tbsp drained capers
1 lb linguine
8 large plum tomatoes, peeled and choppped
2 cups arugula, stems and leaves chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 lb Romano, grated
Heat oil, add garlic, chilies and capers; cook stirring 1 minute, set aside.
Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 c cooking water, drain pasta and place in warm bowl
Add reserved water to chilies and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes and arugula, cook 1-2 minutes, just to warm.
Pour sauce over pasta. Season with salt and pepper; toss well. Top with Romano
Arugula Pesto Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups of packed arugula leaves, stems removed
1/2 cup of shelled walnuts
1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2 garlic clove peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Method
1 Brown 6 garlic cloves with their peels on in a skillet over medium high heat until the garlic is lightly browned in places, about 10 minutes. Remove the garlic from the pan, cool, and remove the skins.
2 Toast the nuts in a pan over medium heat until lightly brown, or heat in a microwave on high heat for a minute or two until you get that roasted flavor. In our microwave it takes 2 minutes.
3a Food processor method (the fast way): Combine the arugula, salt, walnuts, roasted and raw garlic into a food processor. Pulse while drizzling the olive oil into the processor. Remove the mixture from the processor and put it into a bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Arugula and Tomato Pasta
6c diced tomatoes
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 c olive oil
8 oz medium pasta
1 c arugula leaves and stems
3 tbsp paremesan cheese
Combune tomatoes, garlic , salt, pepper and olive oil.
Cook pasta. Drain and toss immediately with tomato mixture and arugula, which will wilt.
Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Arugula and Apple Salad
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon agave or honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups arugula greens
1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced
In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, agave (or honey), vinegar, and olive oil.
Add arugula and apple slices to bowl and toss to coat with dressing.
A little cheese crumbled on top is also good . Feta, Blue Cheese, Gorgonzola
From www.foodily.com with permission. © 2010-2012 Foodily.com, Inc.
Fire Roasted Tomato Pasta With Chickpeas and Arugula
By The No Meat Athlete
2 pounds plum tomatoes
1 14.5 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup canola oil, plus 1 tablespoon
4 cups lightly packed arugula
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
10 ounces whole-wheat pasta, any shape
zest of one lemon
sea salt black pepper
parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise, spread out on a foil lined backing pan. Mix together the garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper, 1/4 cup of canola oil, and few pinches of salt and pepper; pour mixture evenly over tomatoes. Drizzle with another 1/4 cup of canola oil. Roast until soft and lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Crush half of the roasted tomatoes in a large bowl with a fork.
Boil the pasta water and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water to loosen the sauce, if needed. While the pasta is cooking, heat remaining tablespoon of canola oil over a medium heat. Add chickpeas and arugula to the pan. Once chickpeas are heated through and arugula is wilted, add to the crushed tomato bowl with pasta and lemon zest; toss to mix. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
Divide pasta among 4 plates, top with remaining roasted tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
Warm Chicken Sausage & Potato Salad
1 pound small potatoes, cut in half
1 5-ounce bag arugula, (about 4 cups, gently packed)
12 ounces precooked chicken sausage, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon whole-grain or Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Place potatoes in a steamer basket and steam, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add arugula; cover with foil to keep warm.
Cook sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until browned and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add to the potato-arugula mixture.
Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in vinegar, maple syrup and mustard, scraping up any browned bits. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until the arugula is wilted. Season with pepper.
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Spinach Arugula Pesto
This pesto recipe is excellent for burgers of all varieties. Top your portabella, chicken, or pasture-raised beef burger with this pesto, some fresh mozzarella and fresh crunchy lettuce. It can also be used, of course, on pasta dishes, or as a dip. Serves 6.
8 oz spinach leaves
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 tsp finely grated lemon peel
Large pinch of dried crushed red pepper
4 oz fresh arugula leaves
¼ cup walnuts or any nut of choice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Rinse spinach; drain briefly and wilt in pan over medium-high heat, covered, about 2 min. Drain and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Combine garlic, lemon peel, and crushed red pepper in processor; blend until garlic is finely chopped. Add spinach, arugula, pine nuts, and lemon juice; process until coarse puree forms. With machine running, gradually add oil in thin stream and blend until almost smooth. Mix in cheese. Transfer pesto to small bowl; season with salt.
Adapted from Epicurious.com and Capay Valley Farm Shop.
Spinach-Artichoke Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 - 10 ounces spinach slightly wilted
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3 1/2 cups shredded Wisconsin Fontina Cheese or cheese of choice
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain well and set aside.
2. Whisk together half-and-half, flour, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add in cooked macaroni, spinach, artichokes and Fontina Cheese; mixing well.
3. Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13-x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Parmesan Cheese; drizzle evenly with melted butter.
4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Spinach and Mushroom Bake
WebMD Recipe This is a nice side dish or brunch dish. It's loaded with vegetables,
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
2 cups grated or diced carrots
1 cup diced zucchini
16 - 20 ounces spinach wilted, fresh greens of any kind work great in this dish
1/2 cup Matzo Meal, use unsalted if someone is on a low-sodium diet
3 large eggs, lightly beaten or 3 more eggs
3/4 cup egg substitute 1/4 teaspoon
salt add more to taste, optional 1/4 teaspoon
black pepper 2 teaspoons
low-sodium chicken broth powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9x9-inch or 8x8-inch baking pan with canola cooking spray.
Coat a large nonstick frying pan with canola cooking spray. Add the onions and mushrooms, cover pan, and let cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are lightly browned.
Add the mushroom mixture to a large bowl along with all remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly (a wooden spoon or your hands work best). Spread into the prepared pan and bake until firm and lightly browned on the bottom (45-60 minutes).
You can easily double this recipe to serve more than nine people. Just use a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Spinach and Rice Casserole
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2/3 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 3/4 cups water
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
2 lbs spinach wilted
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup diced cooked ham
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Step 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2 In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and soup; heat to boiling. Add spinach, rice, Italian seasoning and pepper; return to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in ham, 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Spread in baking dish. Cover with foil.
Step 3 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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