RECIPE: Our family standby, Linguini Aglio Oglio Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3-4 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 small "square" chicken boullion cube dissolved in 3/4 cup HOT water
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- A lot of fresh grated Pecorino Romano OR fresh grated Parmesan
- 3/4 lb. whole grain pasta cooked al dente (you can use normal pasta if you wish)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 397g | |
| Calories 1748 | |
| Calories from Fat 524 | 30% |
| Total Fat 59.54g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat 8.51g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium 823mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 255.81g | 68% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 40% |
| Sugars 9.2g | 6% |
| Protein 44.68g | 71% |
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