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Low Fat Fettuccine With Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 pound dried fettuccine
salt, to taste
14 1/2 ounces plum tomatoes, drained, and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Method
Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cook tomatoes over medium heat until bubbling, about 2 minutes.
Stir in oil and butter until blended.
Add basil and season with salt and pepper.
Reduce heat to very low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.
Drain fettuccine and place in a large warmed bowl.
Toss with sauce.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Divide between 2 warmed plates and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Serve immediately MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS, FOR 2 SERVINGS.
Calories per serving; 20 grams protein; 13 grams fat 3 grams saturated fat; 93 grams carbohydrate; 1 mg sodium; 11 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fiber
