39 homemade low pasta Recipes

jumbo pasta shells, ground turkey, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, mozzarella cheese, shredded (reserve 1/4 cup), parmesan cheese, grated, low-fat ricotta cheese, low-fat small-curd cottage cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, spaghetti sauce , reserve 1 cup (jarred or homemade), fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

cooking oil, butter, boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 lb. in all ), salt, fresh ground black pepper, red onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, brussels sprout, cut into quarters from top to stem end (or 1 ten oz package, frozen), canned low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup homemade stock, dried red pepper flakes, lemon juice, fresh parsley, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated, pasta shell

olive oil, white flour, low-fat milk, fresh ground black pepper, pasta (dry or fresh , any shape will work, penne, fettucine, rotini, etc.), low-fat parmesan cheese, grated, pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought in jar), boneless skinless salmon , seared and then broken with fork into chunks, chopped fresh parsley , to sprinkle on completed dish (optional)

lasagne pasta, low-fat ricotta cheese or 16 oz fat-free ricotta cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, frozen chopped spinach, drained well, carrots, shredded, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, egg, salt & pepper, pasta sauce (homemade or store bought )

kosher salt, penne or 1 lb farfalle pasta, asparagus spear, stems trimmed, cut into 1-1/2-inch lengths, carrot , cut into matchsticks, extra-virgin olive oil, sliced prosciutto, cut into bite-size pieces, shallot, sliced 1/8 inch thick, garlic clove, minced, red pepper flakes, heavy cream, chicken stock, preferably homemade or 1 cup canned low sodium chicken broth

italian sausages, removed from casings (mild or hot, your choice , about 1 lb), olive oil, divided, onion, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, carrots, scraped and chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh italian parsley, chopped, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (optional), italian plum tomatoes , with juices crushed with a fork (i like san marzano tomatoes, which are a little more expensive, but well worth it), dry red wine (such as chianti), canned low sodium chicken broth (or homemade , if you have some on hand), cannellini beans, drained, dried ditalini , cooked al dente according to package instructions (or any other small tubular pasta), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or pecorino romano cheese, to taste

cooking oil, butter, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 lb in all ), salt, fresh-ground black pepper, red onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, fresh brussels sprouts (or 1 10-oz package frozen), cut into quarters from top to stem end, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, dried red-pepper flakes, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, pasta shells

butter, olive oil, portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps halved and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, salt, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, pepper boursin cheese, asparagus, pasta shells

butter, sliced bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips, onion, chopped, ground beef or a mixture of pork, veal, and beef (meat-loaf mix), canned low-sodium beef or chicken broth or homemade stock, dry white wine, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, heavy cream, spaghetti, chopped fresh parsley

olive oil, mild italian sausages, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, rib celery, chopped fine, garlic, minced, dried rosemary, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh, rosemary, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans (three 19-oz, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or other small macaroni, fresh-ground black pepper

turkey breast (it should have some meat remaining on it to make a good rich soup(at least 2 cups)), onions, stalks celery, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried sage, dried basil, dried marjoram, dried tarragon, salt, italian pastina or 1/2 lb pasta

olive oil, mild italian sausage, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, celery rib, chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped, kidney beans, drained and rinsed (three 19 oz. cans), low sodium chicken broth or 2 3/4 cups homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or 1/2 cup other small macaroni noodles, fresh ground pepper

olive oil, mild italian sausages, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, rib celery, chopped fine, garlic, minced, dried rosemary , or 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans (three 19-oz cans), canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or other small macaroni, fresh-ground black pepper

canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, soy sauce, rice-wine vinegar, mirin, minced fresh ginger, garlic, minced, asian sesame oil, sugar, salt, spaghettini, chinese cabbage , cut into 2-inch pieces, firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, pork loin chop, cut into 1/8-inch slices about 1/2 inch wide and 1 1/2 inches long, scallions including green tops, sliced

plain low-fat yogurt, pesto sauce, homemade or store-bought, sliced white mushrooms or 2 oz cremini mushrooms (1/4 of a package of presliced works well), boneless skinless chicken breasts , about 1/2 of 1 breast,cut into strips or chunks, pasta or 1/2 cup farfalle or 1/2 cup penne, uncooked, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), chopped tomato (approx. 1 tomato slice), fresh basil (to garnish )

canned tomatoes with their juice (two 28-oz cans), olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, dried sage, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, water, salt, ditalini or other small pasta, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas (1 19-oz can), chopped fresh parsley, fresh-ground black pepper, grated parmesan, plus more for serving

orzo or favorite shaped little pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, diced, garlic, minced, carrot, shredded, rib celery, peeled and minced, kosher salt, cooked chicken, bay leaf, fresh thyme, chicken broth, low-sodium canned or homemade

unsalted butter, olive oil, fresh sage leaves, chopped fresh rosemary, carrots, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, boiling potatoes, chopped, onions, chopped, tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (or 2 cup. chopped canned tomatoes), cannellini beans or 4 (16 oz) cans cranberry beans, rinsed and drained, beef broth (homemade or canned, low sodium ), salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh fettuccine , cut into 1-inch pieces (or fresh maltagliati), extra-virgin olive oil