OLIVE OIL AND GARLIC PASTA

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A nearly naked pasta recipe! Great as a side dish or main dish.If desired throw in some sauteed spinach or other veggies.Don't cheat and use the pre minced garlic in a jar...it's water packed and not nearly as flavorful as fresh garlic.

Provided by redwine

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces whole wheat pasta
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
crushed red pepper flakes, season to taste (optional)
grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • while pasta is cooking, mince garlic.
  • Add minced garlic to olive oil and spices, stir to blend.
  • Drain pasta and toss with olive oil mixture.
  • top with a grated hard cheese such as romano or parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 5.1, Carbohydrate 43.3, Protein 8.4

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