43 light lemon basil pasta Recipes

penne, broccoli, cut into small florets, sugar snap peas, halved, zucchini, diced, olive oil, light cream cheese, parmesan cheese, grated, lemon, fresh basil

vine-ripened tomatoes, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon , juice and zest of, garlic cloves, crushed, red chili pepper, finely chopped, fresh ground black pepper, spaghetti, fresh basil leaf, lightly packed, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to serve

plain fat-free yogurt, light mayonnaise or 2 tbsp fat-free mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried , although fresh preferred), dried oregano, salt and pepper (freshly ground tricolor pepper is nice), uncooked macaroni , cooked according to package directions, salmon, chopped celery (or fennel bulb), red bell pepper, chopped, red onion, diced (to taste)

penne, garlic clove, salt, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, cumin, pepper, sugar, curry, turmeric, olive oil, loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, loosely packed fresh cilantro, loosely packed fresh basil, kalamata olive, pitted and chopped, pine nuts, lightly toasted, currants, red onion, diced

pasta of your choice; i used mini farfalle, minced garlic (or more ), light cream cheese, more or less) shrimp (31-40 size) i used frozen raw, deveined, tail on, chicken broth, grated parmesan (or more, if you like ), dried basil (or to taste), dried thyme (or to taste), lemon juice (optional), pepper (optional), salt to taste

garlic cloves, salt, black peppercorns, spinach leaves , stems discarded, washed well and spun dry, fresh basil leaf, olive oil, very dry white wine, cashews, toasted lightly and cooled or 1/2 cup pine nuts, parmesan cheese, lemon , zest of, linguine (or your favourite pasta) or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles (or your favourite pasta)

dried porcini mushrooms, warm water, olive oil, red onion, finely diced, garlic clove, minced, red wine, italian plum tomatoes, drained, coarsely chopped, salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh parsley leaves, dried basil, jumbo pasta shells, whole milk ricotta cheese, prosciutto, minced, shallots, minced, eggs, lightly beaten, grated lemon zest, chopped fresh spinach, minced fresh chives or 2 tbsp scallions, salt, fresh ground pepper, minced fresh parsley, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried marjoram, freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus additional, parmesan cheese , to taste

fettuccine pasta, uncooked weight, mrs dash garlic and herb seasoning, divided (to taste), egg, lightly beaten, extra virgin olive oil, divided, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, fresh herb, to garnish (such as parsley or basil)

whole wheat penne, onion, thinly sliced, baby spinach (washed and drained ), carrots, shredded, seedless cucumber, lightly peeled & diced, fresh ciliegine mozzarella cheese, drained and cut in half, tomatoes, cut in half, roasted red peppers packed in oil, chopped drained and reserve oil, garlic , roasted and cooled (directions below), chopped roasted red pepper, fresh lemons (juice of), balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh basil leaf, sea salt, fresh ground cracked pepper, red pepper flakes, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, roasted hot pepper oil

uncooked linguine, chicken breast strips, salt, divided, butter, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, green bell pepper, thinly sliced, fresh mushrooms, green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced, half-and-half, lemon pepper, dried basil, garlic powder, garnish: chopped green onions

fresh basil leaf, lightly packed, garlic and herb marinade (diana), olive oil, parmesan cheese, grated, lemon zest, scallop, extra-large shrimp, frozen peas, thawed, chopped tomato, green onion, sliced, cooked linguine

nonfat plain yogurt, chopped fresh basil, water, lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, freshly ground pepper (to taste), roasted red peppers, chopped and divided, chopped red onion, chunk light tuna in water, drained, broccoli florets , steamed until crisp-tender and shocked, whole-wheat penne, cooked and drained

zucchini, ends trimmed (about 4), halibut, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, grated lemon zest, sliced green onions, dry white wine, shrimp stock, chopped peeled and seeded tomato, lightly toasted pine nuts, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh parsley, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, garnish, sweet paprika, salt, garlic powder, fresh ground black pepper, onion powder, cayenne, dried oregano, dried thyme

fettuccine or 12 oz other long pasta, butter, garlic cloves, minced, dried basil, dried thyme, hot pepper flakes (or to taste), salt, all-purpose flour, milk, lemon , zest of, grated, chunk light tuna, drained, tomatoes, chopped, lemon juice, freshly squeezed, black olives (whole or chopped ) or 1/4 cup green olives (whole or chopped), fresh basil, chopped

uncooked orzo pasta (cook according to directions, rinse in cool water,drain and set aside), english cucumber, seeded quartered and sliced, grape tomatoes, green onions, thinly sliced, chopped fresh basil (more for garnish ), golden balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, light olive oil, fresh lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese, shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

jumbo pasta shells, uncooked (half of 12-oz package), frozen peas, plain fat-free yogurt, light mayonnaise, shrimp, drained, onions, finely chopped, red bell pepper, finely chopped, lemon juice, dried basil leaves, dried oregano leaves, lemon pepper, salt and pepper (to taste)

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)

shrimp (5-6 per person ), sea scallops (5-6 per person ), olive oil, butter, garlic (assumed minced), green onion (whites only ), pinot grigio wine, fresh lemon juice, diced roma tomato , lightly salted, green onion (whites only ), artichoke heart, fresh basil, fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh romano cheese, fresh steamed spinach, italian parsley, pancetta , fried crisp, angel hair pasta, for 4 cooked