786 light cheese pasta Recipes

rigatoni pasta or 1 (16 oz) box ziti pasta, steamed broccoli, trimmed chicken breast, pounded slightly for tenderness and cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks, egg, mixed with, milk, italian style breadcrumbs, light oil, for frying,divided, freshly grated parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar

dried linguine or 12 oz thin spaghetti, thick-sliced bacon, chopped, dry white wine, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped sweet red pepper, eggs, lightly beaten, half-and-half or 3/4 cup light cream, fresh baby spinach, asiago cheese, shredded (2 oz.), chopped fresh italian parsley (flat-leaf ) or 1/4 cup basil, hard-cooked egg, peeled and chopped, shredded asiago cheese (optional), fresh ground black pepper

jumbo pasta shells, mozzarella cheese, shredded (reserve 1/4 cup), parmesan cheese, grated, ricotta cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade ), fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

uncooked rotini pasta (spiral shaped pasta, 1 1/4 cups), light sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, skim milk, garlic, minced, fresh broccoli florets, italian plum tomato (3 to 4 medium), carrot, finely shredded (1/2 cup), chopped fresh basil

penne pasta, olive oil, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, red bell pepper, chopped, chorizo sausage, cut into chunks, tomato puree, light cream, red pepper flakes (optional), shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese

louis kemp crab delights imitation crab , the flaked styled, angel hair pasta, butter, minced garlic (i use the in a jar), oregano, tomato, chopped, sliced mushrooms, light cream or 1 cup half-and-half cream, sliced green onion, shredded swiss cheese, shredded parmesan cheese

rigatoni pasta or 250 g penne or 250 g ziti pasta, olive oil, red onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, ground lamb , minced lamb (for australians), herbs (oregano, sage, thyme, basil, mint, according to taste preferences), kalamata olive, pitted, zucchini, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, red wine , such as merlot (optional), salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, parmesan cheese, finely grated, rocket or baby spinach leaves, to garnish, greek yogurt, egg, lightly beaten, grated lemon zest , see alternative in the notes (above)

morningstar farms meal starters grillers recipe crumbles, sliced fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped onion (1 medium), progresso light italian-style vegetable soup, uncooked bow tie pasta , pasta (farfalle, 2 oz), fresh baby spinach leaves, shredded mozzarella cheese (1 oz) or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (1 oz)

whole wheat rotini pasta, uncooked, fresh broccoli florets, boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces, low sodium chicken broth, light cream cheese spread, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, lowfat parmesan cheese, grated

oktoberfest pork sausage or 6 your favourite pork sausage, hot red pepper flakes, bay leaves, salt and pepper, zucchini, unpeeled and cubed, sweet red pepper, seeded and cubed, jalapeno pepper, seeded and cubed, ear sweet corn, fresh or frozen, cut in 2 inch lengths, carrot, cubed, peeled sweet potatoes or 1 yam, cubed, vegetable oil, evaporated milk , add fresh, low-fat milk, to make 3 cups, all-purpose flour, low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, light cream cheese, cubed, dry mustard, dry thyme leaves, crushed, pepper, cooked penne pasta (we like whole wheat penne), fresh breadcrumb, butter, melted, parmesan cheese, grated

ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey, onions, diced, green bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, black pepper, whole wheat lasagna noodles, tomato paste, fire-roasted tomatoes, ragu pasta sauce, ragu pasta sauce, low fat cottage cheese, light cheese, grated (i use marble)

cooked medium shell pasta ; cooked al dente , drained and rinsed under cold water, frozen peas; cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water, egg, hard boiled and chopped, green onions, sliced; white and light green parts only, celery, chopped, mayonnaise, increase to 3/4 cup if adding a meat option, sour cream, increase to 3/4 cup if adding a meat option, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, dried dill weed, use up to 1 tsp if desired, dry roasted sunflower seed kernels , salted variety, make it a meal by adding 1 of the following options when adding the pasta to the mixing bowl, cooked chicken, chopped, cooked ham, cut into small cubes, albacore tuna that s packed in water, drained and flaked, imitation crab meat, the ready -to-eat variety

gorgonzola, parmesan cheese, mascarpone (or cream cheese), mozzarella cheese, light cream, butter, enough ravioli or other pastas, for two people

rotini pasta (i use the catelli smart 1 as it s a lot better for you. full box, around 6 cups cooked i think), red onion, bell peppers, red, fresh spinach leaves (i like pre-washed baby spinach), low-fat feta (smoked mozza would be good too, any sharp dry cheese), light mayonnaise, lemon juice, poppy seeds, splenda artificial sweetener (or use real sugar)

roasted garlic, head jumbo garlic (do not use elephant garlic, which is too bitter), olive oil , as needed, preheat oven to 325 degrees. lightly baste head of garlic with a little olive oil. wrap garlic in foil, and poke a few small holes in foil. bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until garlic meat is soft.( i never wrapped mine in tin foil)., roasted garlic can be added to other dishes or served alone as a spread with french bread. after roasting, the garlic will keep for several days if refrigerated., serve , slice the garlic in half horizontally, drizzle olive oil over it, and warm in oven until golden. gently squeeze each half to remove meat.), penne pasta with roasted garlic, tomatoes, stemmed and halved, extra virgin olive oil, head roasted jumbo garlic, white wine, unsalted butter, fresh thin asparagus spears, fresh penne pasta, fresh basil, chopped, salt and pepper to taste, goat cheese, room temperature

mostaccioli pasta, cooked, drained, light pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, sliced mushrooms, sliced halved yellow squash, sliced halved zucchini

orzo pasta, uncooked, chicken bouillon cube, water , to cook orzo pasta, chopped cilantro, roasted red pepper, chopped, feta cheese, kalamata olives, pitted and chopped, kalamata brine (if you have it) (optional), red onion, finely sliced to create slivers, fresh spinach, loosely chopped, toasted pignoli nut, fresh lemon juice, light caesar salad dressing (such as ken s), chopped garlic clove, salt and pepper

ziti pasta, chicken breast, diced, onion, diced, garlic, minced, green pepper, chopped, zucchini, chopped, tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes, fat-free ricotta cheese, canadian bacon, light mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese