Linguine with Arugula, Sunflower Seeds and Parmesan Cheese

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Linguine with Arugula, Pine Nuts and Parmesan Cheese

Yields1 Serving
 1 pound linguine
  1/2 cup olive oil
  4 ounces arugula, trimmed
  1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
  additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1

Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.

2

Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add arugula and stir until just wilted, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

3

Drain pasta and return to pot. Add arugula and toss well. Add 1 cup Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste; toss well.

4

Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately, adding additional Parmesan, if desired.

Ingredients

 1 pound linguine
  1/2 cup olive oil
  4 ounces arugula, trimmed
  1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
  additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.

2

Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add arugula and stir until just wilted, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

3

Drain pasta and return to pot. Add arugula and toss well. Add 1 cup Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste; toss well.

4

Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately, adding additional Parmesan, if desired.

Linguine with Arugula, Sunflower Seeds and Parmesan Cheese