FISH STEW MARSALA

Marsala wine adds a distinctive, appealing note to this simple Italian fish stew. Substitute any lean white fish you prefer.

4 servings

1 cup each: chopped onion, red and green bell peppers

½ cup chopped celery

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1½ tablespoons olive oil

2½ cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

⅓ cup dry Marsala wine or fat-free chicken broth

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

¼ cup reduced-sodium tomato paste

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 pound haddock steaks, cut into large chunks

2 cups medium pasta shells, cooked, warm

Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Sauté onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic in oil in large skillet until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add broth, Marsala, and thyme; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, lemon juice, and haddock; simmer until fish flakes with a fork, about 5 minutes. Stir in pasta; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Per Serving:

Calories: 409

% of calories from fat: 15

Fat (gm): 7

Saturated fat (gm): 1

Cholesterol (mg): 65.2

Sodium (mg): 206

Protein (gm): 33

Carbohydrate (gm): 49

Exchanges:

Milk: 0.0

Vegetable: 1.0

Fruit: 0.0

Bread: 3.0

Meat: 3.0

Fat: 0.0

45-MINUTE PREPARATION TIP: Begin cooking pasta before preparing the rest of the recipe.