Cooking Whole Wheat Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine
- 4-6 quarts water
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add salt, if using, and pasta. Return to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook until pasta is soft on the outside and chewy on the inside, about 10-12 minutes. Stir occassionally. Cooking times will vary slightly with the thickness of the pasta.
- Drain off the water in a colander. Enjoy!
Notes
Toss with pesto, or with extra-virgin olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes for a simple dish. Top with tomato sauce, black olives, and browned extra-lean ground beef for a balanced, wholesome meal.
Nutrition
Sodium: 231mg | Calcium: 49mg | Potassium: 163mg | Calories: 263kcal | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fat: 1g | Protein: 11g | Carbohydrates: 57g | Iron: 3mg
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