Penne with Wilted Arugula, Radicchio, and Smoked Mozzarella
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried penne
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (6-oz) head radicchio
- 9 oz arugula, trimmed (6 cups)
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 4 oz smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Instructions
- Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente.
- While pasta is boiling, whisk together oil, zest, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Then thinly slice radicchio, arugula, and basil and add to dressing.
- Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
- Add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to greens and let stand 1 minute to wilt.
- Add mozzarella and lemon juice and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
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