Sea bass creole on whole wheat fettucini

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Sea bass steaks; (4 oz.)
Nonstick vegetable spray
8ouncesWhole-wheat fettucini; uncooked
1cupFinely chopped onion
1cupFinely chopped celery
3Garlic cloves; peeled and minced
1Green bell pepper; finely chopped
½Nonalcoholic dry white wine
114 ounce ca low-sodium crushed tomatoes packed in
; tomato puree
½tablespoonTabasco sauce; or to taste, up to
; 1
1pinchCayenne pepper
¼cupChopped fresh parsley
2tablespoonsChopped fresh thyme; or 1/2 tsp. dried

Directions

1. Spray large skillet with nonstick vegetable spray and heat over medium-high heat.

2. Add the onions, celery, garlic and green pepper.

3. Saute, stirring frequently for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.

4. Add the sea bass along with the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat.

5. Poach the sea bass partially covered for 4 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove sea bass from the pan with a slotted spatula and keep warm.

6. Raise the heat to high and reduce the sauce by one-third, stirring frequently.

7. To serve, spoon the sauce over the fish.

8. In 1 qt. boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Strain. Divide into serving dishes. Top with sea bass.

Calories 50; Fat 2½

To ease the envy of not being able to leave immediately for the luxury of La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, executive chef Josef Lageder came to "Our Home" to show how delicious their low-fat food is.

Healthy Recipes are provided by Our Home.

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