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Fiery Fettuccine (lighter recipe)

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jul 14, 2014
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Evaporated fat-free milk and smoked turkey sausage are the calorie-busting secrets in this rich and creamy pasta favorite.

Fiery Fettuccine (lighter recipe)

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
  • 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • 1/2 pound fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  • Step 
    2
    While fettuccine is cooking, place milk, Creole seasoning and bell peppers in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Step 
    3
    Pour pepper mixture into 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Stir in sausage; heat through but do not boil.
  • Step 
    4
    Serve sausage mixture over fettuccine. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition

330 Calories
7 g Total Fat
21 g Protein
48 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
65
Total Fat
7 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Cholesterol
80 mg
Sodium
650 mg
Potassium
430 mg
Total Carbohydrate
48 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
21 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
44%
44%
Vitamin C
72%
72%
Calcium
22%
22%
Iron
18%
18%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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