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Lemony Pasta with Cauliflower, Chickpeas, and Arugula Recipe | Epicurious
A vegetarian pasta dinner that's full of so much fresh arugula, it almost feels like eating a salad. In a good way.
Updated at: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:01:58 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
33
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories625.7 kcal (31%)
Total Fat36.2 g (52%)
Carbs63.3 g (24%)
Sugars7.4 g (8%)
Protein14.4 g (29%)
Sodium770.6 mg (39%)
Fiber7.2 g (26%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554056430/custom_upload/3b736235b2e88c16b95f49e8ba95eecd.jpg)
6 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
divided
![1/4 cup drained capers, patted dry](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1568110410/custom_upload/1eca9ab5e814bce1c1259eb9b0cdd77d.jpg)
¼ cupcapers
drained, patted dry
![1 small or 1/2 large head of cauliflower (about 1 pound), cut into small florets](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764925/graph/fooddb/f2395731fdceff3423a3da59a9dba081.jpg)
1 poundcauliflower
cut into small florets
![2 garlic cloves, finely chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
2garlic cloves
finely chopped
![1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764757/graph/fooddb/9c6c980ec7ac8598540dbdb2c4bf00bd.jpg)
1 tspkosher salt
plus more
![1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
![1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312277/custom_upload/23023b493ad1f8e577ca0f2572e9eb46.jpg)
1can chickpeas
drained, rinsed, patted dry
![1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, divided](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764614/graph/fooddb/dc62ec09ec93bf4710f1c4fbba9020cf.jpg)
¼ cupunsalted butter
cold, divided
![8 ounces casarecce, gemelli, or other medium pasta](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1635238609/custom_upload/25f803746546e37cadbaaa7850fa5797.jpg)
8 ouncescasarecce
gemelli, or other medium pasta
![3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764819/graph/fooddb/36fa4029573abd1cd24238ff8b00bf88.jpg)
3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
![6 cups baby arugula](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764626/graph/fooddb/7a99836b704980fa4cd3e1c21a5b3828.jpg)
6 cupsbaby arugula
Instructions
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Makes leftovers