Sautéed Ziti, Tomato, and Arugula Salad
This is a versatile recipe. Baby spinach or torn black kale leaves can substitute for the arugula. Or with shrimp, diced chicken, or cubes of fresh mozzarella added, it can be a main course. Have all the ingredients ready-to-go, because it only takes about 5 minutes to cook. If a very large skillet isn’t available, just use a large pot.
Ingredients
- 4 first-course servings
- 2 7-ounce bags Ziti Miracle Noodles
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, smashed, peeled, finely chopped (about 4 teaspoons)
- ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 3 cups halved teardrop, cherry, and/or grape tomatoes (about 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups (packed) baby arugula (about 3 ounces)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Method
- Prepare the ziti according to the package directions and set aside.
- Combine the oil, garlic, and dried crushed pepper in a large nonstick skillet (13- to 14-inch diameter). Cook over medium-high heat 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant (do not brown the garlic). Add the tomatoes. Using 2 heatproof rubber spatulas, toss 1 minute, or until the tomatoes are warmed through. Add the ziti; toss 1 minute to coat. Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss 1 minute for ziti to absorb some dressing. Turn off the heat. Add the arugula and toss 1 minute, or until the arugula begins to reduce in volume and turn a deeper green. Mix in ¼ cup cheese.
- Divide the salad among 4 plates. Serve immediately, passing more cheese.
Nutritional Info
Food
Miracle Noodles
Olive Oil
Garlic
Tomatoes
Vinegar
Arugula
Cheese
Fat Gms
0.0
28.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
8.5
51.0
Calories
0.0
240.0
16.0
87.0
30.0
20.0
114.0
507.0
Carbohydrates Gms
0.0
0.0
4.0
13.7
9.0
3.0
0.0
29.7
Protein Gms
0.0
0.0
0.8
0.0
0.0
2.0
11.0
13.8
