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Sicilian 'Cart Drivers' Pasta

Here is a delicious traditional pasta with a story; from Sicily, you have this nutritious dish that is so simple to prepare even the cart drivers were able to make it while on the road.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Diabetic-Friendly, Pasta, Vegetarian
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 479kcal
Author: Rowena Dumlao-Giardina

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 pound plums or vine-ripened tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 chili
  • 2 parsley stalks fresh
  • 6 basil leaves fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 14 ounces whole-grain spaghetti or linguine
  • 1/4 cup pecorino cheese grated (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut the tomatoes in half, squeezing out some of the liquid and the seeds. Mince.
  • Mince the parsley, basil, garlic and chili. You can also put them all in an electric chopper.
  • In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together except the Pecorino cheese. Mix well.
  • Leave the mixture at room temperature for one hour.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta. Over high heat, bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • When it boils, add some salt then cook the pasta according to the number of minutes indicated in the package. Drain.
  • Mix the sauce with the cooked pasta. Add extra virgin olive oil if still needed.
  • Sprinkle the Pecorino if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.75cups | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 153mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 15
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 15
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 15