Linguini with Sweet Onion Sauce
serves 4

Linguini with Sweet Onion Sauce

Sauteing onions gives them a sweet flavor, this sauce is a very nice alternative to tomato sauce.  

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8 ounces linguini pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 small onions thinly sliced

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek style yogurt

1. In a medium skillet melt the butter over low heat. 
2. Add the thinly sliced onions stirring to separate rings. 
3. Cook until the onions are tender, but do not brown.
4. When the onions are done add chicken broth to the pan, simmer for 20 minutes.
5. While the onions simmer, bring water to boil in a large saucepan. Cook linguini according to package directions.
6. When sauce is ready, blend it in a blender being careful with the hot liquid.
7. Pour the sauce back into the skillet and add the plain yogurt, stirring well. Keep warm, but do not boil.
8. When pasta is done drain it and mix it with the sauce.

Calories 327, Fat 9.7g, Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 92mg,
Carbohydrates 47.1g, Fiber 1.9g, Sugars 5.2g, Protein 11.1g