Fettuccine With Creamy Basil-Pine Nut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 clove garlic |
1 cup fresh basil leaf |
1/2 cup light ricotta cheese |
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt |
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces) |
2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons pine nuts |
1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine |
fresh basil leaf (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place the garlic in a food processor, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
2. Add basil and the next 5 ingredients (through the pepper); process until smooth.
3. Stir in pine nuts.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
5. Combine pasta and sauce in a large bowl, toss well.
6. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
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