Whole-Wheat Pasta with Edamame, Arugula, and Herbs

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne (tube-shaped pasta)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil $
  • 1 tablespoon butter $
  • 2 cups frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans), thawed
  • 2 cups loosely packed baby arugula
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved $
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ounces fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved

Preparation

  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
  2. 2. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add edamame to pan; cook 2 minutes or until edamame is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Combine pasta and edamame in a large bowl. Stir in arugula and next 6 ingredients (through salt), tossing well. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nancee Melin, Tucson, Arizona, Cooking Light
AUGUST 2010

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