Whole Wheat Noodles with Rocket, Garlic, and Chili

A favorite restaurant of mine in Rome serves this pasta as one of its first courses. Unlike many first courses, this one is very uncomplicated and simple, but the strong-tasting rocket (arugula) greens and warm bite of red pepper flakes do their job to stimulate the appetite. This recipe also makes a good, fast supper dish when you don’t feel like doing a lot of cooking. It’s a great way to use rocket leaves when the plants are ready to bolt. They are often too spicy and hot when used raw i