8     ounces dry fettuccini
1     tsp olive oil
2     garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red or green bell pepper
15-ounce can no-added-salt diced tomatoes
2    tsp dried basil
2    tsp dried oregano
9    oz box frozen artichoke hearts

 

1. Cook fettuccini according to package directions.
2. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and peppers and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, basil and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
5. Add artichokes to sauce and cook 2 minutes.
6. Add pasta to sauce.
7. Toss until sauce coats pasta and mixture is heated through. Serve with Parmesan on top.
Serves 4

   Nutrition Information (per 1 cup serving):

Calories             310                  Protein               12 grams

Fat                       4 gram            Carbohydrate     55 g

Sodium               188 mg           Cholesterol         5 mg                

Dietary Fiber     5 grams

Exchanges (using the American Diabetic Assoc.

Exchanges) per serving:

3 starches, 1 vegetable

 

 *Recipe Source:  Food and Health Communications http://www.foodandhealth.com