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Fettucine is a type of pasta originated from Italy whose name means “little ribbons.” This dish uses an alternative whole-wheat fettuccine. Foods made up of mostly whole grains are good sources of fiber, vitamins and minerals that support a healthy nervous and immune system.

Creamy Tomato Fettucine
American Heart Association

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces dried whole-wheat fettuccine, spaghetti or angel-hair pasta
• Cooking spray
• 1/3 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced OR 1 teaspoon minced jarred garlic
• 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2/3 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil OR 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt. Drain well in a colander. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Cover to keep warm. Set aside. 
2. Lightly spray a medium saucepan with cooking spray. Cook the onion and garlic over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until the onion is soft, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, ricotta cheese, basil, sugar and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally 
5. Pour the sauce over the pasta, tossing to combine. 

Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurants

• Bettolino Kitchen
• Brooklyn Brick Oven Pizza
• Dominique’s Kitchen
• Le Pain Quotidien
• Lido di Manhattan
• Locale90 Neapolitan Pizza Market
• Manhattan House
• Napoli Pizza
• Pedone’s Pizza
• Riviera Village Pizza

Source:
Grains | MyPlate