1/4 pound large egg noodles

2 teaspoons olive oil

3 tablespoons water from noodles

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles. Boil 10 minutes. Remove 3 tablespoons cooking liquid to a mixing bowl and add oil to the bowl. Drain noodles and add to the bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss well. Yield 2 servings.

Per serving: 259 calories (24% from fat), 7 g fat (3 g saturated, 3.6 g monounsaturated), 48 mg cholesterol, 8.1 g protein, 40.6 g carbohydrates,1.9 fiber, 12 mg sodium.

Linda Gassenheimer is the author of over 30 cookbooks, including her newest, “The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook.”