Spaghetti with Lemon, Arugula, and Prosciutto

As you should know if you've been reading this blog....I love Spaghetti and anytime I can find a new way to cook it...I do..Here is a simple Summer time recipe for days like this...The dog days of summer when you want something good and something fast and don't feel like take out or delivery fare...

Let prosciutto and arugula shine in this simple summer spaghetti dish-

INGREDIENTS:

•       12 oz. spaghetti(Duhhh, that's a no brainer...)

1 1/2 lemons

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

3 oz. prosciutto

4 c. arugula

kosher salt

Black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid, and return to pot.
2. Zest and juice 1 lemon and place in a small bowl. Thinly slice remaining ½ lemon into half moons and remove seeds. Set aside.
3. Add lemon juice and zest, butter, Parmesan, and ½ cup pasta water to pot. Stir gently to combine, adding additional pasta water until creamy. Add red pepper flakes, prosciutto, arugula, and lemon slices and toss until arugula just begins to wilt. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with Parm, and serve.

A Glass of Ice Tea should accompany this...

ENJOY!      EAT WELL MY FRIENDS!