350 cooking light pasta Recipes

bow tie pasta, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, white wine, squid , cut into strips (or rings), mushrooms, sliced, scallops, halved, cooked peeled shrimp, light cream, parsley, chopped

pasta , rotini, bowties, mafalda, cubed cooked chicken breasts, chopped scallion, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, thawed, tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, cumin , to taste, chili powder , to taste, garlic powder, salt , to taste, shredded monterey jack cheese , can use cheddar, cheddar jack, chopped cilantro or 1 tbsp chopped parsley, light sour cream , optional for garnishing

fresh shrimp or 4 oz frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled, reduced-sodium chicken broth, light soy sauce, cornstarch, ground ginger, boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed,and patted dry ,cut into 3/4 inch pieces, angel hair pasta or 6 oz thin spaghetti, cooking oil, green onion, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, garlic, minced, summer squash, sliced, sweet red peppers or 1 small green sweet pepper, thinly sliced into strips, black sesame seed

fresh basil leaf, garlic cloves, peeled, fresh parsley, chopped (curly or flat leaf ), pine nuts, lightly toasted, parmesan cheese, freshly grated (don tsp use pre-grated cheese!), salt, extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, balsamic vinegar (i used white balsamic) or 2 -3 tbsp red wine vinegar (i used white balsamic), cooked pasta, drained chilled (of your choice)

shaped pasta, cooked and cooled, red capsicum, seeded and chopped (bell pepper), purple onion, chopped, pine nuts, toasted, sun-dried tomato, chopped, fresh basil or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, ear of corn , corn removed from cob (can use 1/4 cup tinned corn instead), lemon juice, light olive oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper, to taste

cooked small pasta shells, light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked, hard-cooked egg, chopped, cubed cheddar cheese, chopped celery, pickle relish, drained, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, salt, lettuce leaves

cooked large macaroni shells, tomatoes, cut up, bacon, cooked and crumbled, sliced lettuce, sugar, cider vinegar, fat-free mayonnaise, light sour cream, dijon mustard, salt and pepper

pasta shell, cooked, light mayonnaise, jalapenos, chopped, drained, onion, chopped, tuna, drained, salt & pepper

cooked orzo pasta (about 1 cup dry ), grated parmesan cheese, fat free egg substitute or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten, coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms, yellow onion, sliced and separated into rings, diced roasted chicken, mexican-style stewed tomatoes, crushed, chili powder, shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mexican blend cheese

uncooked spiral pasta, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, frozen peas, thawed, cubed reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, chopped dill pickles, hard-cooked eggs, chopped, light water-packed tuna, drained, reduced-fat italian salad dressing, pickle juice

frozen chopped spinach, thawed, ricotta cheese, shredded parmesan , romano, and asiago cheese blend, buttermilk ranch dressing mix, eggs, lightly beaten, pepper, jumbo pasta shells, cooked, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh basil

colourful pasta, cooked (omit any salt and oil), olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, minced, salt, sugar, pepper to taste, chopped fresh basil, crushed pepper flakes, cubed fresh mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, green onions to garnish

cooked rotini (corkscrew pasta), broccoli florets, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced lean ham (3 oz), sliced carrot, vertically sliced red onion, sliced ripe olives, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh or 2 tsp dried basil, chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley flakes, fat-free sour cream, low-fat buttermilk, light ranch dressing

cooked pasta , farfalle, penne, ziti, etc., drained, bacon, cut into dice, garlic cloves, minced, leeks , cut lengthwise and sliced, swiss chard , cut in 1/2 inch crosswise, parsley, chopped, heavy cream, skim milk, eggs, beaten lightly, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, low-fat gouda cheese or 1 1/2 cups edam cheese or 1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, shredded, provolone cheese, shredded

cooked chicken (poached, grilled , rotisserie, doesn tsp matter, just cooked), pasta (macaroni, rigatoni, use your favorite, just not spaghett), green seedless grape, washed and cut in half, red seedless grapes, washed and cut in half, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, mayonnaise (i use hellman s light ), cashew halves, and pieces (i buy planter s salted), milk (optional, also may want to add more depending on how long the salad has been in the refrigerator)

ham, brocolli, onions, olive oil, cooked pasta, mushrooms, low fat chicken broth, low fat cheddar cheese

pasta, shape, cooked turkey or 4 oz chicken, chopped, baby gem lettuce, chopped, canned sweetcorn, tomatoes, cut in half, green onion, thinly sliced, light olive oil, runny honey, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice

ziti pasta, asparagus, cooked, baby corn, drained, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, diced, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, light italian dressing