Lite Pesto Fettuccine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box fettuccine noodles
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 c. fresh basil
1/2 c. low salt chicken stock
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. pine nuts
grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. half and half
1 can white albacore or crab meat
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
1/2 c. grated Asiago cheese

Preparation

Cook fettuccine noodles as per instructions.
Strain and toss in olive oil.
Keep at low heat.
In blender, combine basil with stock, garlic and nuts and blend until pureed.
Pour this over hot noodles and toss.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
For a heavier meal, add half and half to pesto and noodles.
Toss, then add grated Asiago cheese and toss well.
Keep on low heat.
You may also add tuna or crab.
Toss and serve.
Serves 4.