You know, Donna Hay cookbooks really spoil you. I own 5 of her cookbooks, and I never tire of looking at them. Sometimes, I just sit and look at the pictures. They are always inspiring. So much so, that I almost hate to buy any cookbook that is not filled with luscious looking pictures. Besides her gorgeous pictures, her recipes are usually very simple and quick to prepare. I tend to go through Donna Hay phases, because I pick up one of her books and immediately find 5 or 6 things that I want to try, or I want to make again. This time, I searched for recipes because I had some arugula. I couldn't specifically remember any other books that had recipes using arugula, but I knew that she had several. Arugula is called rocket in Australia.
Spaghetti with Lime and Rocket
from Donna Hay Flavors
Serves 4
14 oz spaghetti
2 tablespoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon shredded lime rind
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 red chilli, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed
8 slices proscuitto, chopped (you can substitute bacon)
5 oz rocket shredded
3 tablespoons lime juice
5oz soft marinated fetta in oil
cracked black pepper
Place the spaghetti in a large saucepan of rapidly boiling slated water and cook until al dente. Drain. While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the lime rind, garlic, chilli and capers and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the proscuitto and cook, sitrring, for 2 minutes or unti crisp. Add the spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat and heat through.
To serve, toss the rocket and lime juice through the pasta and pile into bowls. Top with the marinated fetta, a little of it's oil and pepper.
This was good, it wasn't amazingly good, or even outstanding, but it was a good, quick simple dish. The only marinated feta that I could find was in little cubes, so it looks a little weird, and I probably should have shredded the arugula finer for more even flavor. But if you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this is a pretty good option.
Pam says
Debi, I can't believe you used to live in Cleveland! Most people have never heard of Soddy Daisy!
Debi says
Oh my...I think I should stop coming here...it makes me want to eat! This looks so delicious. And I think that I might even be able to make it ("might is a key word here). I think I may just start calling arugula "rocket" as well...just sounds more fun!
I noticed you lived in Soddy Daisy. We used to live in Cleveland before we moved up north a few years back.