PENNE WITH WILTED ARUGULA, RADICCHIO, AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Penne with Wilted Arugula, Radicchio, and Smoked Mozzarella image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.