Fettuccine with Tomato-Cream Sauce

Health score
11%
Fettuccine with Tomato-Cream Sauce
25 min.
4
318kcal

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If you’re craving a delightful dish that beautifully marries comfort with vibrant flavors, look no further than our Fettuccine with Tomato-Cream Sauce. This quick and satisfying recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights, yet elegant enough for a casual dinner party. In just 25 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that stands out as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light starter.

The stars of this dish are the whole peeled tomatoes, which, when combined with coarsely chopped garlic and a hint of crushed red pepper, create a luscious sauce that’s both creamy and tangy. The addition of fresh basil adds a burst of color and aromatic freshness, while oil-cured olives provide a savory contrast. Together, these ingredients elevate fettuccine into a culinary experience that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Each serving is not only a treat for the taste buds but also comes in at just 318 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. And let’s not forget the finishing touch—shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, which adds a nutty richness that makes this dish truly unforgettable. Get ready to twirl your fork and dive into a bowl of sheer deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes whole crushed peeled drained canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • ounces fettuccine barilla uncooked
  • 0.3 cup basil leaves fresh
  • tablespoons garlic coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 0.3 cup oil-cured olives pitted coarsely chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese shaved
  • quarts water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1/4 teaspoon salt for 8 minutes or until noodles are almost al dente.
  2. Drain pasta through a sieve over a bowl; reserve 1 1/3 cups pasta cooking water.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  4. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  5. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes or until very fragrant and tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and tomatoes; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved 1 1/3 cups pasta water; bring to a boil.
  6. Add cream cheese; stir until smooth.
  7. Add pasta, olives, and red pepper; cook 3 minutes or until pasta is al dente, tossing to coat. Divide pasta mixture among 4 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon basil. Divide Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly among servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories318kcal
Protein13.96%
Fat23.59%
Carbs62.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.75
Glycemic Load
17.56
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.014782501304%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:318.16kcal
15.91%
Fat:8.54g
13.14%
Saturated Fat:1.95g
12.19%
Carbohydrates:50.87g
16.96%
Net Carbohydrates:46.55g
16.93%
Sugar:5.94g
6.6%
Cholesterol:50.04mg
16.68%
Sodium:825.28mg
35.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.38g
22.75%
Selenium:46.63µg
66.62%
Manganese:0.76mg
37.94%
Vitamin C:20.6mg
24.97%
Copper:0.49mg
24.66%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.4%
Phosphorus:209.68mg
20.97%
Iron:3.27mg
18.14%
Magnesium:69.32mg
17.33%
Fiber:4.33g
17.31%
Calcium:170.24mg
17.02%
Vitamin E:2.46mg
16.38%
Potassium:549.25mg
15.69%
Vitamin K:14.78µg
14.08%
Vitamin B3:2.7mg
13.52%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.44%
Zinc:1.65mg
11%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.67%
Vitamin A:444.9IU
8.9%
Folate:34.05µg
8.51%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.09%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.45%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.25%
Source:My Recipes