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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients
1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4-ounce) pieces salmon
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high
heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring
occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add
the garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season
the salmon with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook until
medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish.
Remove the salmon from the pan.

Add the basil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the spaghetti mixture and

toss to combine. Set out 4 serving plates or shallow bowls. Place 1/2 cup spinach
in each bowl. Top with 1/4 of the pasta. Top each mound of pasta with a piece of
salmon. Serve immediately.