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Fettuccine With Creamy Basil-Pine Nut Sauce


Course : Pasta
Serves: 3
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Ingredients:


1 clove garlic

1 cup fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup light ricotta cheese

1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons pine nuts

9 ounces fresh fettuccine

1 bunch fresh basil leaves -- optional
 

Preparation / Directions:


1. Place the garlic in a food processor, and pulse 2 to 3 times. Add basil and the next 5 ingredients (basil through pepper); process until smooth. Stir in pine nuts.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

3. Combine pasta and sauce in a large bowl; toss well.

Serving Ideas : Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

 

Nutritional Information:

137 Calories (kcal); 9g Total Fat; (60% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 18mg Cholesterol; 344mg Sodium

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