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Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole-wheat thin spaghetti, vermicelli or angel hair
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup pitted chopped Spanish or Greek olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably "no salt added"
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh arugula
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the directions on the package.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium flame. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the parsley, olives, capers, anchovy paste, oregano and crushed red pepper to the skillet, and saute for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the arugula and simmer for 1 minute more, until the greens wilt slightly.
When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the skillet, tossing it with the sauce to combine. Top with grated cheese.
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By ckhs06_12228739
Port Orange, FL
on February 09, 2012
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Very, very good. My boyfriend and I have been gaining a bit of weight lately, so we've decided to change some eating habits. I'd used Ellie's recipes before so I knew she was going to be my source for healthy recipes. We both loved the pasta! So flavorful w/o a lot of heavy tomato sauce or meat. We paired it with balsamic chicken and a spinach salad. Very satisfying! Thanks, Ellie!!
By tonygrettel_124...
Oak park, 43
on February 08, 2012
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I absolutely LOVED this pasta. It was so easy to make. I was worried that the wheat pasta would be tough, but is was not, you could not even tell. The flavors were amazing. the only problem was that one serving was NOT enough. I am making it again this Friday...YUM YUM YUM!!! Thank you!
By fire_empress69_...
St. Petersburg, FL
on February 05, 2012
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I added chicken to satisfy my "dinner has to have meat" husband & it was great. I think it would have been good even without the chicken. I didn't have arugula & had to use regular green olives (its all I had. Still haven't told my husband it has anchovies in it yet. : I'm sure this will become a regular around our house.
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