Orecchiette with Salmon, Arugula and Artichokes

By draingal

Ingredients

• 8 ounces orecchiette
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 5 ounces baby arugula
• 1/2 cup drained marinated artichokes, quartered
• 1/4 cup pitted Sicilian green olives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 3/4 pound roast salmon, flaked (2 loose cups)
• Salt

Details

Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

8 ounces orecchiette
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
5 ounces baby arugula
1/2 cup drained marinated artichokes, quartered
1/4 cup pitted Sicilian green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons drained capers
3/4 pound roast salmon, flaked (2 loose cups)
Salt

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pasta and 1/4 cup of the cooking water and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the arugula, artichokes, olives, capers and the remaining 1/4 cup of cooking water and simmer, stirring, until the pasta is coated in a creamy sauce, about 1 minute. Stir in the salmon and cook just until heated through. Season lightly with salt and serve.

Suggested Pairing
A pasta with so many green-vegetable flavors requires a wine with bright acidity. A citrusy Grüner Veltliner acts like a nice spritz of lemon.

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pasta and 1/4 cup of the cooking water and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the arugula, artichokes, olives, capers and the remaining 1/4 cup of cooking water and simmer, stirring, until the pasta is coated in a creamy sauce, about 1 minute. Stir in the salmon and cook just until heated through. Season lightly with salt and serve.

Suggested Pairing
A pasta with so many green-vegetable flavors requires a wine with bright acidity. A citrusy Grüner Veltliner acts like a nice spritz of lemon.