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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Basil Shrimp Fettuccine!


Seems like you fussed all day! No worries......I'll never tell!!

Very nice!!

Yield: 6 servings
NI: One serving (1 1/4c) equals 306 calories, 7g fat, 2g fiber

Basil Shrimp Fettuccine

8 oz uncooked fettuccine
1/2c chopped onion
1/4c each chopped sweet yellow and red pepper
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive or canola oil
1/4c all purpose flour
1 can (12oz) fat Free evaporated milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp minced fresh basil or 2 tsp dried basil

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a non-stick skillet, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture. stir in the seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Reduce heat; add shrimp and basil. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture and toss to coat.
Herbed Green Beans
NI: 3/4c equals 59 calories, 2g fat, 3g fiber
Prep/ Total time 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
1 small onion, chopped
2 tsp butter
1 package (160z) frozen cut green beans thawed (I used fresh)
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp tsp dried marjoram
In a large nonstick skillet coated wit nonstick cooking spray, cook onion in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in the green beans and seasonings. Cook and stir 6-8 minutes longer or until beans are tender.

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