Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

First course prepared with wholemeal pasta, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon, parsley, black pepper

Ingredients
for 1 serving

60 g (about 2.1 oz) whole wheat pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, zest and juice
60 g (about 2 cups) fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Freshly ground black pepper or Italian seasoning, to taste

Method

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Cook the whole wheat pasta according to the instructions on the package until al dente.

Drain and set aside.

In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant: about 1 minute.

Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic and olive oil.

Flip to coat the dough evenly.

Add lemon zest and juice.

Mix well.

Add freshly ground black pepper or Italian seasoning to taste.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pasta: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Pasta: if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects suffering from:

• Anorexia – weight loss
• Constipation
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) with caution in low acidity

Not to be administered in case of:

• Diarrhea