Penne With Arugula (Rocket)

Although we had this by itself for a light meatless supper this is also a great side dish with chicken or fish. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (May 2005)

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 16  ounces penne pasta (or other small pasta)
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup arugula, torn in pieces (spinach also works well)
• 4  ounces romano cheese, freshly grated (more or less depending on your taste)
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.
2. Put pasta in large bowl and toss with olive oil, argula cheese and the reserved water (if needed); toss again and season generously with pepper.