Basil Fettuccine

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free yogurt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 Tablespoon olive or canola oil

Instructions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine yogurt, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper; set aside.  Ina a small nonstick skillet, sauté garlic if oil for 1 minute.  Drain Fettuccine and place in a large bowl.  Add garlic and oil; toss.  Add the yogurt mixture; toss until well coated.  Serve immediately.  Yield: 4 servings.

   Nutritional Analysis:  One serving (1 cup) equals 290 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 447 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.  
   Diabetic Exchanges:  3 starch, 1 fat.

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