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Whole-Wheat Linguine with Saffron and Roasted Red Peppers Recipe

Whole-Wheat Linguine with Saffron and Roasted Red Peppers Recipe

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Whole-Wheat Linguine with Saffron and Roasted Red Peppers

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz uncooked whole-wheat linguine
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, cut into thin rings
1/4 tsp saffron threads, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup (1 1/2- x 1/4-inch) strips jarred roasted red bell peppers
2 tsp capers, drained
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp fresh or 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
20 large curls parmesan cheese removed with a vegetable peeler (2 oz)

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid; drain.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saffron; cook until onions are softened (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds), stirring constantly. Stir in bell peppers, capers, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook until heated through (about 3 minutes), stirring occasionally.
Add the pasta and the reserved pasta liquid to sauce in the skillet; cook until heated through (about 2 minutes), stirring constantly. Transfer mixture to serving bowls; top with Parmesan curls. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1152.35 Kcal (4825 kJ)
Calories from fat	328.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.55g	56%
Cholesterol	34.02mg	11%
Sodium	872.58mg	36%
Potassium	295.03mg	6%
Total Carbs	177.63g	59%
Sugars	12.58g	50%
Dietary Fiber	17.51g	70%
Protein	30.97g	62%
Vitamin C	126.9mg	212%
Iron	35.4mg	197%
Calcium	105.8mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	229.4 Kcal (960 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.28g	56%
Cholesterol	6.77mg	11%
Sodium	173.7mg	36%
Potassium	58.73mg	6%
Total Carbs	35.36g	59%
Sugars	2.5g	50%
Dietary Fiber	3.49g	70%
Protein	6.17g	62%
Vitamin C	25.3mg	212%
Iron	7mg	197%
Calcium	21.1mg	11%

* 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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