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Fettuccine with Tomato Cream Sauce
This flavorful, low fat dish works well as a main course or side dish to the main meal. Total preparation time is under half an hour, so it's perfect for quick dinners.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 cup minced onion
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 can (14 ounces) whole tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup heavy or whipping cream
1 package (9 ounces) fresh fettuccine noodles
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes; cook until softened, about five minutes. Add tomatoes and salt; cook over high heat, crushing tomatoes with a spoon, until almost all liquid has evaporated, eight to 10 minutes. Stir in cream and bring to a boil; boil for one minute.
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions and drain. Toss fettuccine with sauce and basil in large serving bowl. Serve with Parmesan cheese.Suggestions
Pair this tasty pasta with garlic bread for extra zip.