8 italian light side Recipes

marinade, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, vegetables, whole roma tomatoes, cut in half, whole yellow zucchini or patty pan squash, cut in half horizontally, lightly score flesh side, whole green zucchini , cut in half horizontally, lightly score flesh side, red onion , cut into thick slices, shiitake or button mushrooms, stems removed (about 8 mushrooms), stalks asparagus, ends trimmed, bell pepper, red or yellow , cut sides off into large slabs, freshly chopped italian parsley

sliced low-fat ham , cut into 1 inch pieces (3/4 cup), chopped vidalia onion, chopped plum tomato, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, prepared dijon-style mustard, italian bread, 3/4 inch thick,lightly toasted on each side, shredded swiss cheese

baby carrots, red onion, green bell pepper, grape tomatoes, light italian dressing, ketchup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, dried basil, dried parsley, salt and pepper, to taste

raspberry vinegar, shallot, quartered, ground black pepper, salt, dijon mustard, dried thyme, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic clove, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and quartered, ground black pepper, salt, crushed red pepper, parmesan, extra-virgin olive oil, romaine lettuce soaked in salt water to remove grit, stiff spines removed, torn into bite sized pieces and dried with a salad spinner (from 2 or 3 heads romaine lettuce), red onion , thinly sliced on a mandolin, vidalia onion , thinly sliced on a mandoline, grape tomatoes, halved, grated parmesan, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, french bread, sliced, toasted and cut into croutons

whole tomatoes, chopped ,with juice, prepared spaghetti sauce (i prefer barilla marinara sauce, which is tasty and not too sweet.), dry red wine or 1 1/2 cups white wine, divided, dried oregano, lightly crushed, sugar, cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, extra virgin olive oil, divided, red sweet bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, lean ground beef, salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic granules , for final seasoning, msg (optional), italian sweet sausage, more if desired, uncooked spaghetti , cooked in boiling salted water until al dente as accompaniment, freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus additional for passing on the side (optional)

extra-virgin olive oil, chorizo sausages (6 oz), halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick, shallot, finely chopped, garlic clove, lightly crushed, whole fennel seeds , bruised with the side of a knife, two 3-inch strips of orange zest, two 8-oz bottles clam juice, diced tomatoes , with their juices, orzo, mussels , scrubbed and debearded, crusty italian or french bread