Fettuccini with Fresh Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Sauce
A delicious meal with light, fresh Italian flavors.
Serves: 4 person(s) Change
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Extra Time: 20 mins
(for marinating)
Ingredients Convert to Metric
- 4 vine-ripened Italian tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 oz dry fettuccini
- 2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp olive or canola oil
- 1 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp grated fresh parmesan cheese
Directions:
Lay tomatoes in a dish and sprinkle with sugar and balsamic vinegar. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
Cook pasta according to directions on packet. Combine tomato, basil, mozzarella, oil and capers in a bowl and mix well. Spoon over hot pasta and serve topped with grated parmesan.
Variations:
Sugar can be replaced by 1 tablespoon of sugar substitute (adjusted recipe = 512 calories, 88g carbs, 4.3g sugars).
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Nutritional Info (per serving)
| CALORIES | 310 cals |
| Kilojoules | 1,298 kJ |
| Fat | 7.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg |
| Sodium | 197 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 48.0 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g |
| Protein | 12.0 g |
| Calcium | 159.0 mg |