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Tomato Basil Fettuccine

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 4 servings.
"The first time I tried this creamy pasta dish, my husband gave it a 'gold star' rating," notes Martha Hightower from Greenville, North Carolina. "I sometimes add chopped cooked chicken."

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • 1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper flakes in butter until onion is tender. Add tomatoes and salt; cook and stir over medium-high heat until most of the liquid is evaporated.
  • 2. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Drain fettuccine and place in a large bowl. Add the basil, Parmesan cheese and tomato mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 236 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

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