Fettuccine, Easy Cheese
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8 ounces fettuccine, cooked according to package directions, without salt
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (optional)
1-1/2 cups shredded fresh basil*
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)
Recipe
1. While pasta is cooking, in a medium skillet, bring the broth to boil over medium heat. Add the garlic and hot red pepper flakes. (If desired, at this time 1 cup of cooked meat or seafood or 1 cup of steamed vegetables can be added.) Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Ladle out 1 cup of the pasta cooking water; add to the broth mixture in skillet.
3. Drain the pasta in a colander. Place on a large serving platter or in a large serving bowl.
4. Add the broth mixture, basil, and black pepper; toss gently until well combined. Sprinkle with parmesan and walnuts and serve immediately.
*To shred basil, stack several leaves together and then tightly roll into a cylinder. Slice crosswise.
From Healthy Meals in Minutes, 1995
Serves 4
Calories 266
Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 8 mg
Sodium 270 mg
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