Penne with arugula and tomatoes

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1mediumOnion; chopped
4Garlic cloves; minced
poundsTomatoes; peeled, seeded,
; chopped, or 3 cups
; diced canned
; tomatoes with
; juices
1teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonDried thyme
¼teaspoonSugar
12ouncesPenne; rigatoni or fusilli
; pasta
6ouncesArugula; (about 6 bunches),
; tough stems
; trimmed, leaves
; coarsely chopped
¾cupFreshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Directions

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add tomatoes, herbs and sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.)

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Add arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain. Return pasta and arugula to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates.

Sprinkle with cheese and serve. Serves 6.

Bon Appetit May 1995

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 640 Calories (kcal); 33g Total Fat; (41% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 87g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 164mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 16½ Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5 ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.