Light Fettuccine with Tomatoes and Basil

Submitted by Chris from Kansas

"This is a delicious light pasta dish. You can also add meat if desired."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, saute onion and red pepper flakes in butter until onion is tender.
3. Add tomaatoes and salt; cook and stir over medium-high heat until most of the liquid has evaporated.
4. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in milk.
6. Drain fettuccine and place in a large bowl.
7. Add the basil, parmesan cheese and tomato mixture; toss to coat.