Fettuccine with Tomato, Basil and Yogurt Sauce

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Ready in 30 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 c Basil Leaves freshly

1/2 c Scallions thinly chopped

2 c Low-fat plain yogurt

Salt

1 c Tomatoes coarsely chopped

White Pepper freshly ground

1 lb Fettuccine cooked al dente

1 tb Parsley minced


Directions

Indian cuisine is one of Johns favorites. This pasta sauce is basically a variation on the Indian raita, a cooling, soothing combination of cucumber, cilantro and yogurt. Do not substitute non-fat yogurt for low-fat: over the heat of the pasta, the former becomes too runny. Have all the ingredients 1 lb Fettuccine cooked al dente according to package directions In a large bowl combine the basil, parsley, scallions and tomatoes, and toss well to mix Spoon the yogurt over the herbs and vegetables and blend well. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Dive the hot fettuccine among four warm bowls. Spoon the sauce over it and serve immediately. Serves 4 One Serving: = Calories: 248 Dietary Fiber: 2.88 grams Cholesterol: 7 milligrams Sodium: 2.69 milligrams Fat: grams Source: Yankee, April 1993; Created by: John Carafoli Shared by: Norman R. Brown

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