The training we put our bodies through requires us to burn 1000's calories a day. The goal is for us to get a proper intake of food so we're not wasting our muscle while we train. Ideally we want to burn carbohydrates/fats for energy and rebuild with proteins/amino acids, that's why nutrition is one of the most important aspects of our lifestyle. This week’s recipe is courtesy Food Network Magazine. The recipe is perfect for fueling your body with loads of carbohydrates, and a solid amount of protein. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to cook. The particular recipe below can feed four people and is simple to make.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until slightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the capers and olives and fry 2 more minutes. Crush the tomatoes into the skillet with your hands and reserve the juices. Cook until the tomatoes are slightly dry, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved tomato juices, the basil, and salt to taste and cook until the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tuna with its oil, breaking it up with a fork, and season with salt.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water, and return it to the pot. Add the sauce and the reserved cooking water and toss. Season with pepper and garnish with more basil.
Per serving: Calories 524; Fat 16 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 6 mg; Sodium 641 mg; Carbohydrate 73 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 24 g
