• 1 tsp. salt (optional)
• 3/4 lb. linguine
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/2 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Cook pasta in boiling salted water 8-10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. While pasta is cooking, heat oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring 2 minutes until heated throughout. Remove from heat and add bell peppers. Drain pasta and transfer to serving bowl. Add peppers and garlic mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss before serving.

Per serving: calories 659, fat 10.6g, 15% calories from fat, cholesterol 4mg, protein 21.8g, carbohydrates 117.1g, fiber 4.0g, sugar 4.1g, sodium 118mg, diet points 13.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.3, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 7.6, Lean meat: 0.3, Fat: 1.5, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wine is: Chianti.