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Creamy Tomato Basil Fettuccine

Creamy tomato basil fettuccine is a rich saucy dish, perfect for pasta lovers!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 712 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream (or fat free half & half)
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup packed basil leaves finely chopped
  • ½ cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese (not the grated kind in the can)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Cook fettuccine according to package's instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add flour and stir until mixture clumps together. Gradually whisk in heavy cream (or half & half).
  3. Add tomato sauce and basil and stir to combine. Increase heat and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add cheese. Allow to simmer about 10 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
  4. Add salt to sauce and stir to combine. Taste and add a little more salt if desired. Serve sauce over cooked fettuccine noodles. Top with additional parmesan cheese and basil if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Higher fat content milk will yield richer, creamier sauce - use heavy cream for the whole nine yards, use fat free half and half for some lightened up deliciousness!

Nutrition Information

Calories 712kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 223mg (74%) Sodium 1424mg (59%) Potassium 272mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1912IU (38%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 253mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 712

% Daily Value*

Calories 712kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 223mg 74%
Sodium 1424mg 59%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1912IU 38%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 253mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.