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INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb Brussels sprouts , trimmed
1/2 lb egg fettuccine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts
DIRECTIONS
Slice Brussels sprouts in a food processor fitted with slicing disk.
Cook fettuccine in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook pine nuts, [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb top quality dried fettuccine (some brands call it “tagliatelle”, it’s all the same)
1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
sea salt
DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a large tablespoon of salt and the saffron. When the water boils furiously again, add the pasta. Stir to make sure the noodles don’t stick together. (Do NOT add oil to the [...]
INGREDIENTS
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion , coarsely chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh basil or
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 large tomatoes , diced
1 lb fettuccine
DIRECTIONS
Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness.
In a skillet, brown chicken on both sides in butter and oil; remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, saute onion until tender.
Add basil, garlic, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 (9ounce)package refrigerated fettuccine
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 (14 1/2ounce)can chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , drained and cut into thin strips
2 slices bacon , crisply cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350 degrees.Spray square baking dish, 8×8×2 inches, with cooking spray.Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
While fettuccine is cooking, melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.Stir in flour.Gradually stir in broth.heat [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 (7ounce)container roasted red peppers, drained
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 cup green onions , snipped
DIRECTIONS
Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
While fettuccine cooks, mix milk, red peppers, and Cajun seasoning in blender and mix well (I used an immersion blender in the pan for this step). Pour into fettuccine pan and heat over medium until thickened. Do not [...]