MEDITERRANEAN FETTUCCINE

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This wonderful Mediterranean entree is quick and easy to prepare-and makes an impressive main course or side. -Elise Ray, Shawnee, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable broth
8 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), halved
6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 Greek olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tomatoes. Let stand for 5-7 minutes. Cut tomatoes into thin slices and return to broth; set aside. , Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute peppers and onions in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat. Stir in the olives, basil, capers, oregano and reserved tomato mixture; heat through., Drain fettuccine; place in a large serving bowl. Add the cheese and pepper mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 854mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 14g protein.