Directions
Cook pasta according to directions.
In a skillet, saute garlic, pepper, chili flakes and onion in olive oil.
Add cooked pasta and fresh herbs to the oil.
Toss together and serve immediately.
Pasta Aglio e Olio
This pasta is an excellent low potassium alternative to pasta with tomato sauce and pairs nicely with chicken, pork or beef. Try it with the Baked Tilapia Fillets Gremolata.
Ingredients
1 lb
white spaghetti or linguini
1/2 cup
extra virgin olive oil
2
cloves of garlic, minced
black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp
dry chili flakes
1
green onion
1/2 cup
fresh herbs (such as basil and oregano), chopped
Nutrient Analysis
Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis
Servings per recipe: 8
Serving size: 1/8th of recipe (about 1 cup)
Renal and Diabetic Exchanges
3 starch
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup