Light Fettuccine with Tomatoes and Basil

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

• Ready In: 15 mins
• 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 1/2ounce) 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.