Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2           cup  extra virgin olive oil -- divided
     3/4         pound  uncooked linguine
     1/4      teaspoon  black pepper
  10            cloves  garlic -- minced
     1/4      teaspoon  salt -- (optional)

Preparation:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat; set aside. 2. Cook linguine according to package directions until tender. Do not overcook. 3. Drain pasta; return to saucepan. Toss with garlic and olive oil mixture, remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, pepper and salt, if desired. Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information:

250 Calories (kcal); 27g Total Fat; (95% calories from fat); trace Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 135mg Sodium