Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Garlic Chips, and Romaine Strips

Name: Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Garlic Chips, and Romaine Strips
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 small head romaine, leaves cut into thin strips (about 10 cups); ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 10 large cloves garlic, cut lengthwise into thick slices; 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti; Salt; Grated Pecorino Romano cheese (optional); Pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

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By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

About

The romaine adds fiber, folate, and vitamins A and C to this delicious old Italian favorite.

Ingredients

Salt
1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Gluten-free
Vegan
Pasta

Method

Bring a large covered pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat and cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Before draining the spaghetti, reserve 2 cups of the cooking water.
Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add the ga