Garlic and Oil Linguine Recipe Video

Simple. Delicious. Classic. Linguine with Garlic & Oil is a classic comfort food ... this recipe kicks it up with a little parsley, red pepper flakes, and toasted pine nuts.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

For the pasta
 Linguine pasta1 Pound (Whole wheat linguine)
 Water2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon (boiled in salt water)
For the sauce
 Olive oil3⁄10 Cup (4 tbs) (as required)
 Garlic10 Clove (50 gm), sliced
 Red pepper flakes1 Teaspoon, crushed
 Pine nuts1 Cup (16 tbs), toasted
 Parsley leaves3⁄10 Cup (4 tbs), chopped
For the garnish
 Fontina cheese1 Tablespoon, grated

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 470 Calories from Fat 217

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26 g40.4%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g15.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 25.1 mg8.4%

Sodium 29.3 mg1.2%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g15.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.2%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 13 g26.7%

Vitamin A 2.3% Vitamin C 7%

Calcium 5.1% Iron 17.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

skillet
pan
pot

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Peel and slice the garlic.

MAKING
2. Toast the pine nuts in a small pan, until they are lightly toasted, set aside.
3. Take a pot and boil water. Once the water begins to boil, add salt and add the whole wheat linguine pasta. Boil for about 12 minutes and drain. Set aside.
4. In a frying pan heat over a medium heat and add olive oil and sauté the garlic slices.
5. Once they start to become golden and fragrant add red pepper flakes. If required add more olive oil.
6. Add the boiled and drained linguine pasta in to this pan with the garlic and oil. Toss it and get it nicely coated with the olive oil and garlic.
7. Add the toasted pine nuts and the chopped parsley and toss it well.

SERVING
8. Serve warm garnished with some grated fontina cheese.
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