Fettuccine with Tomato-Cream Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine |
4 quarts boiling water |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic |
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and crushed |
3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese |
1/4 cup oil-cured olives, pitted and coarsely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves |
1/2 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1/4 teaspoon salt for 8 minutes or until noodles are almost al dente. Drain pasta through a sieve over a bowl; reserve 1 1/3 cups pasta cooking water.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. 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. Add cream cheese; stir until smooth. 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.
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