= 30 What's this?

Fettuccine with Olive oil and Garlic

Servings = 2 | Serving size =2 ounces pasta

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5.

This recipe does not make very good leftovers.

2 quarts	water
4 ounces	whole wheat fettuccine
1 Tbsp	extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves	garlic (minced)
6 large	pitted black olives -- like kalamata (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup	white wine
1/8 tsp	salt
	fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 medium	tomatoes (seeded and cut into strips)
1 Tbsp	extra virgin olive oil
8 large	leaves fresh basil (chiffonade)
1 ounce	Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated)

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat.

While the water is heating place the first tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped olives. Adjust the heat to low and cook the garlic and olives slowly so that the garlic doesn’t brown.

When the water is boiling add the fettuccine. Cook, stirring occasionally.

While the pasta is cooking continue to cook the garlic and olives. When the pasta is done add transfer it to the pan with the olive oil. Grab the fettuccine using tongs and let it drain slightly before placing it in the skillet. Don’t be too concerned that some of the pasta water may transfer.

When all the fettuccine is in the skillet increase the heat to medium-high and add the white wine, salt and pepper. Toss the mixture and as the liquid in the pan begins to evaporate add the tomatoes and the second tablespoon of olive oil.

Cook for another 1 - 2 minutes and add the basil. Toss and serve topped with the grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 2 ounces pasta | Servings 2

Calories 472 | Calories from Fat 175

Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)

Total Fat 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat 5g (23%)

Monounsaturated Fat 12g | Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 10 mg (3 %) | Sodium 465 mg (19 %)

Total Carbohydrates 53g (18%) | Sugars 4g

Dietary Fiber 7g (28%) | Protein 15g

Vitamin A 26% | Vitamin C 30 % | Calcium 24% | Iron 21%

Vitamin K 30 mcg  | Potassium  501 mg | Magnesium  111 mg