Creamy Lemon Arugula Sauce Food

ARUGULA SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the lemon dressing: In a mason jar, combine the lemon juice and olive oil. Shake vigorously and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the flavors to taste: for more acidity, add some more lemon juice. If too acidic, add more olive oil. Note: I like my dressings less acidic, so I always use less lemon juice, so feel free to adjust to taste.
• In a bowl, toss the arugula with the prepared lemon dressing and the 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese.
• Garnish with lemon zest and more parmesan cheese (I garnished it with shaved parmesan). Tip: to shave parmesan cheese, use a vegetable peeler.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!

LEMON FUSILLI WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 60 seconds. Add the cream, the zest from 2 lemons, the juice of 2 lemons, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
• Meanwhile, cut the broccoli in florets and discard the stem. Cook the florets in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain the broccoli and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the package, about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the pasta in a colander and place it back into the pot. Immediately add the cream mixture and cook it over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until most of the sauce has been absorbed in the pasta. Pour the hot pasta into a large bowl, add the arugula, Parmesan, tomatoes, and cooked broccoli. Cut the last lemon in half lengthwise, slice it 1/4-inch thick crosswise, and add it to the pasta. Toss well, season to taste, and serve hot.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH OLIVE OIL, LEMON, AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, drizzle the arugula with the oil, squeeze in the lemon juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until well mixed and taste for seasoning. Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin pieces of Parmigiano over the top.

CREAMY LEMON ARUGULA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain and set the pasta aside. Note: Try to time this so that the pasta finishes cooking right as the sauce is done.
• Arrange the squash slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown all over. Turn off the oven and keep the squash warm.
• Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 5 minutes, often stirring, until softened.
• Add the celery leaves or garlic and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant-season with salt.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or use 1 tablespoon butter). Add the flour and cook, sizzling it in the oil and stirring until nutty and aromatic.
• Add in half a cup of milk and constantly whisk until a slurry forms.
• Continue adding milk in half cup increments until all of the milk is incorporated. Whisk after each addition. Bring to a very low boil and then simmer for 15 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the sauce is thickened to your liking-taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the arugula and cook until wilted. Add the parsley and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute more-taste and season once more to your preferences. Reduce heat to low.
• Sauce the pasta:
• Add 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water along with the cooked pasta and toss to coat. If needed, add a splash of the pasta water until the sauce is glossy and completely coats the pasta. Turn off the heat.
• Divide the pasta between plates and arrange the roasted squash on top. Garnish with more parsley, if you like. Enjoy!

CREAMY PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON, ARUGULA AND LEMON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salty water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta. While it cooks, combine in a large serving bowl the yogurt, salmon, garlic, lemon zest and juice, arugula and dill. Just before the pasta is finished cooking, scoop out 1/2 cup pasta water and reserve.
• Drain the pasta and slide it into the bowl. Using two spoons, toss the pasta and sauce as you would a salad. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt and grind a generous amount of pepper on top.

LEMON FUSILLI WITH ARUGULA BAREFOOT CONTESSA - INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the garlic, and cook for 60 seconds, then add the cream, the zest and juice of 2 of the lemons, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta, and cook al dente according to the directions on the package, about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
• Immediately add the cream mixture and cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until the pasta has absorbed most of the sauce.
• Pour the hot pasta into a large bowl and add the arugula, Parmesan and tomatoes.
• Cut the last lemon in half lengthwise, slice it 1/4-inch thick crosswise, and add a few slices to the pasta. Toss well, season to taste, and serve hot.

CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk olive oil into the lemon juice mixture until thickened. Whisk sour cream into the mixture. Transfer the dressing to a sealable container.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes to overnight.