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Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe

Duration 25min

Ingredients

0Kosher salt
12ouncesdried spaghetti
0.25poundpancetta or bacon, finely diced (about ¾ cup)
0.25cupextra-virgin olive oil
3tablespoonsminced garlic (about 4 big cloves)
1teaspoonred pepper flakes, plus more to taste
2teaspoonsfreshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
0.25cupfresh lemon juice
1.5cupsfreshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
3cupsbaby arugula

Preparation

1. In a large pot of heavily salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti to al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water (it comes in handy), then drain the pasta.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium-high heat until crisped, 7 to 9 minutes. Add the olive oil, then add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the lemon juice to the skillet, then toss in the drained pasta and toss to coat. Add the Parm and toss, adding the pasta water, a couple of tablespoons at a time, just to help the cheese coat the pasta. Add the arugula and toss until it wilts, about 1 minute. Season to taste with additional salt, lots of black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve with more Parm.”