Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

Salt
1 pound linguine
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups very finely grated Pecorino Romano
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped arugula

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the linguine and cook until it is al dente, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

Immediately toss the hot pasta in a large bowl with the butter to coat. While tossing the linguine, gradually sprinkle the cheese, pepper, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid evenly over the linguine to moisten. Add the arugula and toss to combine. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt. Divide the pasta among 6 plates and serve.

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recipe Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper
marsha mahopac, NY 10-20-2009
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Another Keeper!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this pasta dish a few times and it is sooo good there is nothing not to like--a great way to incorporate a little... lettuce into your pasta. This dish does not disappoint!!!!Read more
recipe Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper
melissa chicopee, MA 08-28-2009
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delicious and VERY filling
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is my new favorite comfort food! i used whole wheat linguine and replaced the arugula with spinach. the only problem is... that it is very filling so you can't eat as much as you'd like to! Read more
recipe Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper
kathleen harper woods, MI 08-08-2009
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A Dreamy Creamy Slam Dunk
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Saw Giada make this and it reminded me a bit of the spaghetti carbonara i wolfed down in italy (basically ordered nothing but... that dish while on numerous business trips to rome). We changed Giada's recipe a bit and it was a huge hit -- we used angel hair pasta, parmesan reggiano cheese, fresh basil instead of the argula, and topped it with crumbly pancetta done under the broiler. We also changed out the butter -- we used a lower fat substitute due to diet restrictions and it still came out superb. We're always on the lookout for easy & exciting stuff to make & eat -- thanks Giada for this one! Read more
recipe Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper
ana maria Suisun, CA 08-04-2009
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fabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made this recipe the first time not knowing how it would turn out, but it was great!! really easy and fast. my family loved... it!! it tastes like i put in a lot of effort in it! ahaha. since then i have made it numerous times and it still tastes fantastic!Read more
recipe Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper
Kathleen houston, TX 07-12-2009
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Not great
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I was really excited about making this dish because of all the positive reviews, however, I was truly disappointed. There was... not much flavor at all in this dish - I'd rather have alfredo. For what little flavor it provided, the cheese was way too strong for my tastebuds. If I made it again, I'd probably use something other than the pecorino. I'll store this away in the cookbook, but I surely won't rush to make it again. Too boring and plain for my taste.Read more
recipe Linguine with Butter, Pecorino, Arugula and Black Pepper
Teri Fishers, IN 02-25-2009
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New Favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Quick, Easy & Flavorful! Even my husband who isn't a fan of arugula loved it. Fresh grated pecorino is a must! This dish... pairs nicely with Giada's Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Can't wait to have guests over...it's sure to be a hit!Read more