Fettuccine with Creamy Basil-Pine Nut Sauce

Name: Fettuccine with Creamy Basil-Pine Nut Sauce
Yield: 3 servings (serving size: 2 cups)
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; ½ cup light ricotta cheese; ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt; ½ cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese; 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 (9-ounce) package fresh fettuccine; Fresh basil leaves (optional)

5 Ratings
5 Reviews

"It is possible to obtain that rich, creamy texture and distinctive basil-and-pine nut flavor of pesto by using plenty of fresh basil, low-fat ricotta and yogurt, and a bit of blue cheese. The pale green of the sauce provides a stunning contrast when served over fettuccine and along side a fresh tomato salsa." --CL Reader

Recipe by Cooking Light October 1995

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Credit: HOWARD L. PUCKETT

Recipe Summary

Yield:

3 servings (serving size: 2 cups)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 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.

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Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Combine pasta and sauce in a large bowl; toss well. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

493 calories; calories from fat 26%; fat 14g; saturated fat 5.4g; mono fat 4.2g; poly fat 3.2g; protein 22.6g; carbohydrates 71.2g; fiber 2.5g; cholesterol 20mg; iron 3.7mg; sodium 346mg; calcium 261mg.

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gastrocari

12/21/2017

Really easy to make and the flavor was good, but it got really gummy immediately. I wish I’d save some pasta water. I only had full fat ricotta and yogurt so maybe that thickened it too much (although it wasn’t thick at all before mixing with the pasta). I used slivered almonds instead of pine nuts and they were a great substitute.

SamJohnson

09/09/2014

This is easy and delicious. I used regular (not nonfat) yogurt and also homemade ricotta (which isn't that hard to make). I think this dish could use more pine nuts, though. Anyway, it's an attractive dish that won't take you forever to make. And it might be even more visually appealing if you use red basil!

Puyiii

05/19/2010

This was SOOOOOO easy to make and it's delicious! Loved it. It's also a very versatile sauce that works great with pasta, or over chicken, or shrimp... also, I think it would be great as a dipping sauce for veggies. A definite repeat!

DAR2B922

09/18/2009

This was delicious!! Followed the directions exactly as provided. The sauce was rich and had a great taste. The pine nuts added a nice crunch and flavor. Will make again!

Lindsayglacy

11/04/2008

This is just gross. It sounded good, but the blue cheese just throws the whole thing off. I ended up dumping the sauce and quickly blending a pesto sauce together. Not worth the attempt!

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