Fragrant and delicious, here is the dish we are preparing today, linguine with onions and olives flavored with a touch of curry! A truly mouth-watering recipe, simple, genuine but above all healthy. Did you know that pan-frying red onion increases its antioxidant power and the amount of quercetin, an anti-free radical substance (Cattivilli et al, Foods, 2021)?
Without forgetting the properties of olives, which are a precious source of unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E, and phenolic compounds, useful for protecting the heart and counteracting the damage of free radicals (Rocha et al, J Nutr Sci, 2020). In short, in this exquisite dish, we find a lot of health and a lot of taste, the perfect combination. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients for 4 people320 grams of wholemeal linguine pasta3 small red onions100 grams of black olives1 ladle of vegetable brothCurryExtra virgin olive oil Himalayan pink saltPepperClean the onions, remove the outer layers, and cut them into slices. Pit the olives and cut them in half. Brown the onions in a pan with extra virgin olive oil. Add the olives, a pinch of salt and curry, and the ladle of broth, and cook for a few minutes, stirring often. Boil the pasta and drain it al dente. Pour the pasta into the pan with the sauce and cook for a minute. Divide in plates and serve with freshly ground black pepper.