Nutrition information: Per serving: 365 calories (21 percent from fat), 8.7 g fat (2.1 g saturated, 2.8 g monounsaturated), 128 mg cholesterol, 45.2 g protein, 26.9 g carbohydrates, 4.4 g fiber, 534 mg sodium.

Basil linguine:
4 ounces basil-flavored linguine

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2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Bring 3 to 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Cook pasta (6 to 7 minutes if dried, 2 to 3 minutes if fresh). Drain, leaving about 2 tablespoons water in pot. Add olive oil. Return pasta to pot and toss well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 2 servings.

Nutrition information:
Per serving: 251 calories (19 percent from fat), 5.4 g fat (0.8 g saturated, 3.4 g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 7.4 g protein, 42.6 g carbohydrates, 1.8 g fiber, 3 mg sodium.

The shopping list:
To buy: 2 (8-ounce) roasted or rotisserie chicken breasts, 1 small bunch fresh parsley (optional), 1 bottle red pepper flakes, 1 small bottle marinara sauce, 1/2 pound basil-flavored linguine.

Staples: Flour, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black peppercorns.

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Linda Gassenheimer is the author of 14 cookbooks including her newest, "The Flavors of the Florida Keys" and "Mix 'n Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes." Visit Linda on her web page at www.DinnerInMinutes.com or e-mail her at Linda@DinnerInMinutes.com.

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