15-Minute Warm Pear and Arugula Pasta
This elegant warm pear and arugula pasta with shaved pecorino and toasted walnuts is a quick mid-October dinner ready in just 15 minutes and under 320 calories. A sophisticated yet fast weeknight solution.
Category: Quick Meals
| Cuisine: Italian-American
| Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 ripe Bartlett pear, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 cup shaved pecorino romano
- 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3. Add pear slices to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until just warmed and slightly softened.
- 4. Add the drained hot pasta to the skillet along with arugula. Toss gently until arugula wilts, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if needed.
- 5. Remove from heat. Top with shaved pecorino and toasted walnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Details
A warm, elegant pasta dish combining sweet pear, peppery arugula, nutty pecorino, and crunchy toasted walnuts—ready in 15 minutes and under 320 calories.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 315 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
Notes
For extra protein, add grilled chicken or white beans. Substitute gluten-free pasta if desired.
