Whole Wheat Linguini Alfredo

Don´t feel so guilty when you eat pasta, especially because you can make it healthy.  I like it better than rice.  At home, I always purchase whole wheat pasta and make my own sauces.  


There are many types of pasta, I have shown you the Penne Rigate, and today I will show you Linguini.  Linguini is between spaghetti and fettucini.  I like linguini best because it is not too thin, and not too thick.

Ingredients:

Whole Wheat Linguini Alfredo

• 1 pound of whole wheat linguini
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese or store bought
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil

Directions:

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the linguini until al dente.  
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. 
3. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. 
4. Stir in basil and serve over linguini.

Buon Appetito!