88 creamy pasta light Recipes

uncooked lasagna noodles, curd smooth -and-creamy cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, refrigerated pesto, salt, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, lean ground beef, chopped onion, tomato -and-basil pasta sauce

rice vermicelli or 16 oz angel hair pasta or 16 oz spaghettini, uncooked, peanut oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite sized pieces, light coconut milk (not coco lopez) or 1 cup regular unsweetened coconut milk (not coco lopez), creamy smooth cashew butter or 1/4 cup peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce (or soy sauce if you prefer), garlic cloves, minced, mild curry powder, brown sugar or 1 tbsp palm sugar, red cayenne pepper, baby portabella mushrooms, sliced (crimini), red bell pepper, chopped, scallions, sliced, fresh basil, chopped, lime, roasted cashews, chopped, toasted coconut, chopped fresh cilantro, hot thai chiles, minced (optional)

cooked al dente and cooled thin pasta (that s 1 lb. after cooking), scallions, chopped ,save some for garnish, red bell pepper , julienned,save some for garnish, roasted peanuts, chopped ,save all for garnish, black sesame seeds or 1 tbsp sesame seeds, with additional for garnish (optional), grated fresh ginger, garlic, minced, serrano chili, chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, unsalted creamy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, light brown sugar, canola oil, sesame oil, salt

penne pasta, oil, onion, chopped, garlic clove, crushed, skinless chicken breast fillet, sliced, sliced mushrooms, light & creamy evaporated milk, cornflour, french mustard, spring onions, finely chopped, baby spinach leaves, red capsicum, sliced finely, grated parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

kosher salt, udon noodles or linguine pasta, sesame oil, light soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, garlic, minced, thai chiles , halved lengthwise, and seeds removed, chicken breasts, cut into bite-size cubes, creamy peanut butter, grated fresh ginger, garlic, minced, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile oil, grapeseed oil, orange, rind removed , flesh segmented, wooden skewers, thai chiles diced , seeds removed, fresh cilantro, chopped, spring onions, thinly sliced, special equipment : 6 wooden skewers