Basil Fettuccine
This pasta is coated with a thick Alfredo sauce I make from plain yogurt. This keeps the sauce lower in fat than purchased varieties. Plus, you can easily double the recipe and serve it as a stand-alone supper rather than a side dish.—Elissa Armbruster, Medford, New Jersey4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
- large bowl, combine the yogurt, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt and
- pepper; set aside.
- In a small nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute or
- until tender. Drain fettuccine; transfer to a large bowl. Add garlic
- and oil; toss to coat. Add the yogurt mixture; toss until well
- coated. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (1 cup) equals 290 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 447 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 fat.