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Tomato Basil Fettuccine

SUBMITTED 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.'"
PREP TIME  25 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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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.

FOOTNOTE

  • 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by BYRDYGIRL
I made this tonight and it was just wonderful! I took a gamble and doubled the recipe,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by Alison W.
This was so easy and really delicious. My whole family enjoyed this, even my 5 year old. Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by driedbean
The first time I made this I followed the recipe exactly and it was quite good, then I tweaked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2007 by wrivera
This was a very quick and simple recipe. But I felt like the amount of tomatoe was a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by tounge4taste
This recipe is amazing!! it is so tasty, the only thing i would recomment is using the Hunts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by laurakate
This was delicious!I added two garlic cloves and a little more milk. It was quick and easy and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by Sarah Phillips
WAY too much basil... MORE


 
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