Saturday, March 27, 2010

California Avocado Fettuccine with salad

TUESDAY
Ingredients
1 1/3 tsp olive oil
5 1/3 oz diced green pepper
8 tsp white wine vinegar
1/3 cup chopped basil
6 2/3 oz sundried tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 fresh avocado
2/3 lb fetuccine


1.In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, peppers, vinegar, basil, green onions, sundried tomatoes and half of the California avocado.
2.Toss ingredients together well so they are evenly coated with the oil and vinegar.
3.Cook pasta in boiling water for 6 minutes or until "al dente."
4.Drain pasta and pour into salad bowl with the other ingredients while the pasta is still hot.
5.Toss together and serve immediately, using the remaining California avocado as a garnish on top of the pasta.
Nutrition Facts:
Per serving: 402 calories, 11g fat, 1.6g saturated fat, 1.6 polyunsaturated fat, 6.7g monounsaturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 7g sugar, 12g protein.

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