Fettuccine with Creamy Red Pepper-Feta Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 378.6
  • Total Fat: 10.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
  • Sodium: 584.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 59.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.6 g
  • Protein: 12.2 g

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Introduction

adapted from Ellie Krieger's Healthy Appetite (Food Network) adapted from Ellie Krieger's Healthy Appetite (Food Network)
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp. Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, chopped
    1 16-oz. jar roasted red peppers
    1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
    1 lb. Heartland Whole Wheat Dry Spaghetti
    salt/pepper to taste
    3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes. Add roasted peppers and saute until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Place mixture in the bowl of a food processor with stock and all but 2 tablespoons of the feta. Process until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds.
4. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed. Sauce should cling nicely to pasta.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among pasta bowls. Sprinkle with parsley (or garnish of your choice and remaining feta cheese.

Makes six 1-cup servings.

HEALTHIER ADAPTATIONS:
- Use reduced-fat feta cheese

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHAYNADOI.