Fettuccine with Creamy Basil-Pine Nut Sauce

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This flavorful pasta dish features blue cheese, sherry, and pine nuts.

Ingredients

1 garlic clove
1 C. fresh basil leaves
1/2 C. light ricotta cheese
1/2 C. plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 C. (2 oz.) crumbled blue cheese
2 tsp. sherry vinegar
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbs. pine nuts
1 (9-oz.) package fresh fettuccine
Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

Place the garlic in a food processor, and pulse 2 to 3 times. Add basil and the next 5 ingredients (through the pepper); process until smooth. Stir in pine nuts. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Combine pasta and sauce in a large bowl; toss well. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.