pasta: linguine with fresh herbs

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Linguine with Fresh Herbs

 

Recipe By :Anne Casale 1994

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil -- for crumbs

1 cup fresh bread crumbs -- see tip

(made from Italian or French bread)

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -- for saute

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

2 teaspoons minced garlic

3/4 cup defatted low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

LOOSELY PACKED HERBS:

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves

3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme

PASTA:

1 pound linguine

 

1. In a 10-inch non-stick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add

bread crumbs and toast until golden, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl.

 

2. In same skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil over low heat. Add onion

and saute, stirring frequently, until soft but not brown, about 2 minutes. Add

garlic and cook until soft, about 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth and simmer

until heated. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Transfer mixture to pasta

bowl, add fresh herbs, and stir to combine.

 

3. Cook pasta in 6 quarts boiling water with 2 teaspoons coarse salt until al

dente. Drain pasta, transfer to pasta bowl, and toss with herb mixture. Sprinkle

toasted bread crumbs on top and serve.

 

TIP - cube Italian or french bread; include the crust. Use a food processor or

blender to produce coarsely ground crumbs.

 

Source:

" Lean Italian Cooking [iSBN 0449907880] "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 382 Calories; 9g Fat (21.4% calories from

fat); 12g Protein; 63g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; trace Cholesterol; 270mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : Anne sampled this aromatic pasta dish for the first time in a little

trattoria in Pisa. " It is now one of my favorites during the summer months when

my herb garden is bursting with lush leafy basil, mint, parsley, thyme. "

 

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