Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts and Feta Recipe


Submitted by alleycat_lady

Makes 4 servings


an old recipe with my variations

Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
6 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup of chicken stock
1/2 cup of feta cheese
1/2 pound of fettuccine
2 tbsp parsley
1/2 pound Brussels sprouts
Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of water.

  2. While pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic and peppers until tender; about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool

  3. Place onions, peppers, garlic, chicken stock, parsley and all but 2 tbsp feta in a food processor. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.

  4. Blanche the Brussels sprouts. Cool until you can touch. Cut into quarters.

  5. Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved water if needed.

  6. Fold in Brussels sprouts with remaining feta.

Categories

Pasta, Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 252.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
113
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
12.5g
19%
Saturated Fat
3.9g
20%
Cholesterol
58mg
19%
Sodium
427mg
18%
Total Carbohydrates
44.0g
15%
Dietary Fiber
3.7g
15%
Sugars
5.4g
Protein
12.2g
Vitamin A 51% • Vitamin C 277%
Calcium 15% • Iron 18%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B+ 		  Good points
  • High in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
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