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Linguine With Garlic-Sardine Sauce and Spinach

Serves: 5

Prep Time: 10 mins.

Cook Time: 12 mins.

Nutrition Score per serving:

(1 1/2 cups): 440 calories, 26% fat (13 g; 3 g saturated), 46% carbs (51 g), 28% protein (31 g), 7 g fiber, 462 mg calcium, 6 mg iron, 524 mg sodium.

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat linguine or spaghetti
2 slices whole-wheat bread, lightly toasted
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 4 3/8-ounce cans boneless, skinless sardines, packed in olive oil, drained
2 packed cups baby spinach leaves
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

Meanwhile, break toast into 2-inch pieces and place in a food processor. Process into coarse crumbs. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute. Add sardines and cook 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water and spinach, and toss to combine.

Remove from heat, add parsley and 4 tablespoons of the bread crumbs, and toss to combine.

Transfer mixture to individual plates and top with remaining bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.