Name: Lite Pesto Fettuccine
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box fettuccine noodles; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 c. fresh basil; 1/2 c. low salt chicken stock; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp. pine nuts; grated Parmesan cheese; 1 c. half and half; 1 can white albacore or crab meat; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan; 1/2 c. grated Asiago cheese

1

Cook fettuccine noodles as per instructions.

2

Strain and toss in olive oil.

3

Keep at low heat.

4

In blender, combine basil with stock, garlic and nuts and blend until pureed.

5

Pour this over hot noodles and toss.

6

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

7

For a heavier meal, add half and half to pesto and noodles.

8

Toss, then add grated Asiago cheese and toss well.

9

Keep on low heat.

10

You may also add tuna or crab.

11

Toss and serve.

12

Serves 4.

Lite Pesto Fettuccine

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