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Orecchiette alla Carrettiera (“Wagon-Driver Style”)

:  October 1997

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Orecchiette is a traditional ear-shaped pasta. This raw sauce is perfect for hot summer nights.


Orecchiette alla Carrettiera (“Wagon-Driver Style”) Recipe

Makes: 2 servings, about 2 cups each

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Nutrition Profile

Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | High fiber | High potassium |

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Ingredients

  • 6-8 ounces orecchiette, or spaghetti
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 very ripe plum tomatoes, (12 ounces)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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Preparation

  1. Cook orecchiette (or spaghetti) in boiling salted water until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Rub the pasta-serving bowl with one half of a garlic clove.
  3. Coarsely chop tomatoes and remaining garlic on a cutting board. Transfer to the serving bowl. Add salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Toss well.
  4. Drain pasta and add to tomatoes. Toss well. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 427 calories; 12 g fat ( 2 g sat , 8 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 72 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 14 g protein; 13 g fiber; 597 mg sodium; 624 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (89% daily value), Vitamin C (40% dv), Magnesium (36% dv), Vitamin C(34% dv), Iron (21% dv), Folate (19% dv), Potassium (18% dv), Zinc (16% dv),

Carbohydrate Servings: 4

Exchanges: 4 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 fat


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Vegetarian
Cooking for 2
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Quick (total 30 min. or less)
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Type of Dish
Main dish, vegetarian
Pasta
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Ethnic/Regional
Italian
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Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
2
Health & Diet Considerations
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
High fiber
High potassium
Meal/Course
Dinner

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October 1997
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