Penne With Wilted Arugula, Radicchio, and Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

Penne With Wilted Arugula, Radicchio, and Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

  • 1 pound dried penne
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 ounces radicchio
  • 6 cups arugula, trimmed
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 4 ounces smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  1. Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. 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.
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
  4. Add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to greens and let stand 1 minute to wilt.
  5. Add mozzarella and lemon juice and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
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