Spaghetti With Lime & Arugula (Rocket)

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 2 limes (for zest)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 red chile, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers packed in salt
  • 8 slices prosciutto or 8 slices rindless bacon, chopped
  • 150 g arugula, shredded (rocket)
  • 2 tablespoons fruity olive oil
  • 150 g feta cheese, marinated in oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of rapidly boiling water until it is al dente.
  2. 2
    Drain.
  3. 3
    While that's cooking, remove the zest from the limes and finely shred to make one tablespoonful.
  4. 4
    Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  5. 5
    If using bacon, add it to the hot oil first and cook until it starts to crisp before adding the lime rind, garlic, chilli and capers.
  6. 6
    Cook for a minute or until fragrant.
  7. 7
    If using prosciutto, stir it in at this point and cook for two minutes or until crisp.
  8. 8
    Add the spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat and heat through.
  9. 9
    To serve, toss the rocket and a bit of lime juice through the pasta and pile into serving bowls.
  10. 10
    Top with the marinated feta, a little of its oil, and a generous grinding of black pepper.
  11. 11
    Serve with a lime wedge on each plate, so people can add more if they like.

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