Spaghetti with Arugula, Roasted Peppers, and mushroom bacon

By GuidingVegan

Ingredients

• 12 ounce(s) whole-wheat spaghetti, (see Ingredient note)
• 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
• Mushroom bacon
• 1 jar(s) roasted red peppers, rinsed and cut into thin strips (1 1/2 cups)
• 8 cup(s) arugula leaves (8 ounces)
• 2/3 cup(s) vegan parm
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup(s) chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, prep mushroom bacon. Heat oil in pan and add bacon, roasted peppers and arugula; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until the arugula is wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.

Reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water, drain the spaghetti and place in a warmed large bowl. Add the reserved water, arugula mixture, 1/3 cup Parmesan and pepper; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with walnuts and the remaining Parmesan and serve.