Warm Spaghetti with Capers and Arugula
Makes: 4-6 servings
Free of: gluten and all top allergens
Photo: Chris Gonzaga
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz (227 g) packages gluten-free rice or quinoa spaghetti*
- 1 two-inch thick slice of bresaola* or pancetta, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cups (475 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) capers, rinsed
- 1 cup (250 mL) olives, pitted
- 1 cup (250 mL) purple basil
- 2 large handfuls of arugula
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
Recipe Tips
We used GoGo Quinoa spaghetti.
Bresaola is a cured beef product similar to pancetta.
For vegetarian: omit meat and replace with ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil.
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water, per instructions. Set aside.
- Place bresaola or pancetta in a large sauté pan. Cook 2-4 minutes over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Place tomatoes, capers and olives into pan, sautéing and stirring 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add basil and arugula and cooked pasta to the mixture. Toss together well.
- Serve in bowls, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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