Creamy Ricotta Spaghettini with Arugula

Ingredients

• 8ounces dried spaghettini
• 2tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4cup roasted, salted, shelled pistachios, chopped
• 1clove garlic, minced
• 1cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4teaspoon salt
• 1/2cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 5ounces arugula
• Black pepper, to taste

• Directions

  1. In a pot cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add pistachios and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir ricotta, salt, and 1/2 cup pasta water into skillet until smooth and heated through. Transfer sauce to pot; stir in Parmesan. Add remaining pasta water; toss pasta until sauce is creamy. Gently toss in arugula. Top with black pepper and additional pistachios.