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

1.Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.

2.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.

3.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.

570 calories per serving; 20 grams protein; 13 grams fat (3.

7 grams saturated fat); 93 grams carbohydrate; 1.

020 mg sodium; 11 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fiber.

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