Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon SmartSpread
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can tuna (3-1/4 ounces)
2 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine or linguine, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon grated parmesan or Romano cheese

Directions
In a saucepan steam broccoli and bell pepper over simmering water for 5 minutes. Drain liquid from vegetables and remove steamer. In same pan sauté onion and garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Add milk and ricotta cheese, stirring well with wire whisk. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add tuna and vegetables; cook over low heat for 2 minutes more. Toss fettuccine with tuna mixture. Spoon onto plate; sprinkle with parmesan or Romano.

Serves 1

Filed under: Seafood, Main Dishes, Phase 2