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Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Arugula Microgreens

20 min

· Serves 2

ChefPax Microgreens test kitchen — grown and curated in Manor, TX
Silky lemon pasta finished with concentrated peppery arugula flavor.
pasta
quick
italian
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How do you use Arugula microgreens in Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Arugula Microgreens?

Arugula microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Silky lemon pasta finished with concentrated peppery arugula flavor.

How long does it take to make Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Arugula Microgreens?

This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.

What does Arugula add to this recipe?

Arugula microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti

  • 1 lemon

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 cup arugula microgreens

Instructions

  • 1

    Cook pasta and reserve some water.

  • 2

    Toss with lemon, Parmesan, olive oil, and pasta water.

  • 3

    Remove from heat and fold in arugula microgreens.

Nutrition Authority

Microgreens are young edible plants harvested shortly after germination. Published research reports that nutrient and phytochemical concentrations vary substantially by species, seed source, growing conditions, harvest stage, and storage, so crop-specific health claims should be interpreted cautiously.

What the evidence supports

  • Microgreens have been studied as sources of vitamins, carotenoids, minerals, and other bioactive plant compounds.

    moderate evidence
  • Nutrient composition cannot be assumed to be identical across microgreen varieties or production systems.

    strong evidence
  • ChefPax presents this crop primarily for culinary flavor, texture, freshness, and menu variety rather than as a treatment or medical product.

    strong evidence

References

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