Lemon Pesto Pasta with Arugula

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 4 medium roma tomatoes
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 0.5 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 0.5 medium lemon
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1.Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 2.While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. 3.Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4.Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
5. 5.Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
6. 6.Stir in chopped basil leaves and orange zest, and cook for another minute.
7. 7.Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss everything together, and season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to taste.
8. 8.Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves if desired.