786 light cheese pasta Recipes

noodles, oil, bacon, chopped, button mushrooms, sliced, eggs, slightly beaten, light cream, salt (optional), pepper, parmesan cheese, finely grated (divided ), basil, for garnish (optional)

uncooked orzo pasta, chicken bouillon (i used low sodium), lemon , rind of, fresh basil, chopped, fresh oregano, chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, onions, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely minced, kalamata olives, chopped, cucumber, peeled seeded and diced, roasted red pepper, chopped, northern light italian dressing, crumbled feta cheese (or more to taste), salt & pepper

unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, finely chopped, white mushroom, thinly sliced, onion, minced, spaghetti in tomato sauce, sliced prosciutto (if using bacon, blanch it first in boiling water for a few minutes, then rinse and drain) or 2 oz lean bacon (if using bacon, blanch it first in boiling water for a few minutes, then rinse and drain) or 2 oz black forest ham, finely chopped (if using bacon, blanch it first in boiling water for a few minutes, then rinse and drain), heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, eggs, lightly beaten

lightly packed fresh cilantro, grated parmesan cheese, chopped green chili peppers, jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped fine, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, salt and pepper

water, dried porcini mushrooms, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, carrot, peeled, finely chopped, chopped fresh italian parsley, garlic cloves, finely chopped, sweet italian sausages, casings removed, veal stew meat, coarsely chopped, dry red wine, low-salt chicken broth, whole tomatoes in juice, bay leaves, chopped fresh sage, fennel seeds, lightly crushed, fresh pappardelle or purchased fettuccine, freshly grated parmesan cheese

dried cheese tortellini, steak, grilled, cooled and sliced into small cubes, oranges or 1 red bell pepper, rinsed and sliced into short strips, grape tomatoes, rinsed, fresh spinach, rinsed and torn, pitted black olives, sliced green onion, own light balsamic vinaigrette or 14 oz any other balsamic vinaigrette

fusilli, tomatoes, halved (i used a large tomato, chopped), kernels of 2 cooked ears corn (2 cups), feta cheese, diced (see note ) or 1 cup pearl bocconcini (see note), flaked light tuna, drained, green onions, chopped, olive oil, lime , juice of, chopped fresh basil or 2 tbsp parsley, sugar, salt and pepper

ziti pasta or 8 oz rigatoni pasta, cooked,drained,and rinsed, lightly packed fresh spinach leaves, lightly packed fresh basil leaf, garlic, shredded parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, olive oil, water, light mayonnaise

extra virgin olive oil, shallot, minced, fresh basil, stemmed, 4-5 cup lightly packed, coarse salt, spinach, stemmed and washed, parmesan cheese, finely grated, ricotta cheese, black pepper, ground nutmeg

kosher salt, whole-wheat angel hair pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, sweet italian chicken sausage, casings removed, green bell peppers, diced, button or cremini mushrooms, sliced, seasoned salt, crushed tomatoes, torn fresh basil leaves, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese

spaghetti, romano cheese, baby arugula, fresh basil (just torn), olive oil (optional, i like to add it on top of the finished dish, but you can serve it on the side for anyone ), homemade breadcrumbs (i used a good italian bread, day old and just ground in my food processor), parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes (add more if you like a little more heat), salt (go very lightly), pepper

orzo pasta, garlic clove, minced, lemon , juice and zest of, baby spinach leaves, red bell pepper, small diced, kalamata olive, roughly chopped, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, with liquid, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, fat free feta cheese, crumbled

whole wheat penne or 3/4 lb whole-grain penne, asparagus , cut into 1 1/2-inch sections, chicken stock, salt, pepper , to taste, olive oil, plus 2 tsp extra for serving, garlic cloves, sliced, red onion, chopped small, red pepper flakes, shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced, cremini mushrooms, trimmed and cut (into quarters or sixths, depending on size), frozen peas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parsley, chopped, parmesan cheese, chopped, baby spinach, bag is fine, scallions, chopped

light mayonnaise, fat free sour cream, lemon juice, boneless skinless grilled chicken breasts, shredded smoked mozzarella cheese , packed, chopped celery, chopped green onion, grape tomatoes, cut in halves, chopped parsley (parsley flakes can also be used), whole wheat linguine

extra virgin olive oil, divided, sliced leeks, white and light green parts only ,split lengthwise,washed well,drained,and thinly sliced crosswise (about 4 small or 2 fairly large), quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained, grated lemon , zest of, fresh lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chicken broth , about, uncooked dry short spiral shaped pasta, of your choice,cooked until al dente in boiling salted water, freshly grated parmesan cheese, served on the side (optional)

bright lights swiss chard, malloreddus pasta (see note ), unsalted butter, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, fine lemon zest strips, cut with a zester, salt and freshly ground pepper, gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (1/2 packed cup)

light cream, milk, olive oil, chicken breasts, sliced, butter, cubed, garlic, minced, plain flour, whole grain mustard, grated parmesan cheese, chives, chopped

oricchette pasta (little ears or bow tie would work fine or small shells), pancetta, diced, onion, medium and finely chopped, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (1 1/2 cans), tomatoes (lightly seeded and chopped ), baby spinach (1 bag of fresh spinach), minced garlic, red pepper flakes (adjust as to how much heat you want), dry white wine (chardonney or chablis), chicken broth, parsley, chopped, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil , to (1 to saute the vegetables, 2 for the spinach), butter, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil