Spaghetti with arugula sauce are a quick yet flavorful Italian pasta dish, perfect when you want something creamy, aromatic, and slightly unconventional. The peppery notes of fresh arugula blend beautifully with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, creating a smooth and comforting sauce that pairs wonderfully with whole-wheat spaghetti. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and ready in minutes. Let’s see how to make it.
Vegetarian
Quick
Italian
Vegetarian
Spaghetti with Arugula Sauce
Spaghetti with Arugula Sauce is a creamy Italian pasta dish made with fresh arugula, cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. Simple, quick, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat spaghetti 400 g
- Fresh arugula 2 bunches
- Cream 300 g
- Butter 150 g
- Grated Parmesan cheese 150 g
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Tools
- Saucepan
- Pot
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
Instructions
- Clean, wash, and roughly chop the arugula.
- Melt the butter gently in a small saucepan.
- Add the arugula and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the cream and grated Parmesan.
- Continue cooking until the sauce becomes creamy and thick.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water, drain al dente, and toss with the arugula sauce.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
610 kcal
610 kcal
Fat
42 g
42 g
Carbohydrates
44 g
44 g
Protein
18 g
18 g
Sugar
5 g
5 g
Fiber
6 g
6 g
Sodium
520 mg
520 mg
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