Spaghetti with Garlic, olive oil and red pepper flakes Recipe

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Spaghetti with Garlic, olive oil and red pepper flakes
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
692
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring constantly, until tender but still firm to the bite,about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Do not rinse the spaghetti with water, you wan to retain the natural starches that help the sauce adhere to the spaghetti.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until a golden and fragrant,about 1 minute.It's important not top overcook the garlic or it becomes bitter. Using a slotted spoon remove and discard the garlic. Add the red pepper flake and saute for i minute. Carefully stir in the reserved cooking liquid and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Immediately add in the drained spaghetti and toss for 1 minute to coat. Season with more salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Transfer to serving bowl Sprinkle with parsley, basil and mint, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 691.98 Kcal (2897 kJ)
Calories from fat 287.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.92g 49%
Sodium 592.67mg 25%
Potassium 313.73mg 7%
Total Carbs 86.93g 29%
Sugars 3.51g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.99g 16%
Protein 15.1g 30%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 25.9mg 144%
Calcium 44.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 440.51 Kcal (1844 kJ)
Calories from fat 182.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.32g 49%
Sodium 377.29mg 25%
Potassium 199.72mg 7%
Total Carbs 55.34g 29%
Sugars 2.23g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g 16%
Protein 9.61g 30%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 16.5mg 144%
Calcium 28.5mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.7
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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