WHOLE-WHEAT PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL

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High-fiber diets have been linked with a reduced risk of heart disease; in this dish, whole-wheat linguine is tossed with olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 pound whole-wheat linguine
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, 2 minced and 2 thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoons crushed red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for sprinkling
Zest of 1 large lemon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt and the pasta. Return to a boil, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in red-pepper flakes and parsley. Remove from heat.
  • Add pasta and remaining teaspoon salt to skillet. Toss until pasta is well coated. Transfer to a bowl, and sprinkle with zest and more parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 g, Fat 14 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 382 g

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