Tomato Basil Fettuccine Recipe
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Tomato Basil Fettuccine

By: Martha Hightower 
"'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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can 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. 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.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 236 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 507 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by BYRDYGIRL   view full review
I made this tonight and it was just wonderful! I took a gamble and doubled the recipe,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by tounge4taste   view full review
This recipe is amazing!! it is so tasty, the only thing i would recomment is using the Hunts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by Lisa   view full review
It was a good base recipe and i'll keep it in the repetoire. I like things a little more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by driedbean   view full review
The first time I made this I followed the recipe exactly and it was quite good, then I tweaked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2007 by wrivera   view full review
This was a very quick and simple recipe. But I felt like the amount of tomatoe was a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2011 by Lovingmama   view full review
YUMMY base - I added garlic, shredded Zuchini, more parmasean and kale (we all need to eat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by K.A.   view full review
Yummy!! This recipe was soooo good! I added mushrooms and garlic. This is a keeper!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by LaurenF88   view full review
Pretty good. I followed the recipe but I added mushrooms. Great side dish.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Lindsay   view full review
I thought this was very tasty. I had unexpected guest who came over as I was making it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2008 by LITHRAI   view full review
with a little tweaking this gets 5 stars, i added garlic, and doubled the onion, also added...

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