Pasta with Arugula and Tomatoes
Pasta with Arugula and Tomatoes brings together juicy cherry tomatoes, peppery greens, and a garlicky olive oil pan sauce for a lively, summery bite. The tomatoes soften and sweeten in the skillet while the arugula wilts just enough, creating a bright, balanced dish that’s great for warm evenings or a quick weeknight dinner. Finish with Parmesan for a savory lift.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta with Arugula and Tomatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook the garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes. Raise the heat, cook, and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the arugula. Toss in the cooked spaghetti and drizzle with olive oil. Serve right away with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 624.46 kcal High 31%
- Protein 16.38 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 95.74 g 35%
- Total Fat 20.39 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 3.28 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 103.6 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 8.45 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 6.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 261.23 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 5.93 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 374.22 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 202.11 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 20.97 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pasta with Arugula and Tomatoes is made with 7 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 624.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta with Arugula and Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pasta with Arugula and Tomatoes?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 624.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta with Arugula and Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pasta with Arugula and Tomatoes healthy?
- Pasta with Arugula and Tomatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 624.46 calories and 16.38 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.28 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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