Fettuccine with tomato~ basil & yogurt sauc
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c Basil Leaves freshly -chopped fine
- 1 tb Parsley minced
- 1/2 c Scallions thinly chopped -(including the tender green -leaves)
- 1 c Tomatoes coarsely chopped -(2 large)
- 2 c Low-Fat Plain Yogurt Salt White Pepper freshly ground
- 1 lb Fettuccine cooked al dente
Instructions:
-according to package -directions Indian cuisine is one of John's 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



