245 light white pasta Recipes

whole wheat short pasta (i like the small corkscrew, or a fussili), zucchini, peel left on and thin sliced, onion, thin sliced (i like to cut in half first and then sliced), scallions, chopped (greens and whites ), chopped walnuts, light cream, parmesan cheese, butter, parsley, fresh rosemary, kosher salt, ground black pepper, parmesan cheese (to garnish )

fresh basil leaf, garlic cloves, peeled, fresh parsley, chopped (curly or flat leaf ), pine nuts, lightly toasted, parmesan cheese, freshly grated (don tsp use pre-grated cheese!), salt, extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, balsamic vinegar (i used white balsamic) or 2 -3 tbsp red wine vinegar (i used white balsamic), cooked pasta, drained chilled (of your choice)

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

pasta, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, salt, black pepper, dry white wine, chicken broth , fat free low sodium, dijon mustard, cornstarch, pitted kalamata olive, quartered artichoke hearts, drained, minced fresh parsley

chicken, chopped into pieces, fusilli , spiral pasta, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, dry white wine, sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped, sun-dried tomato pesto (i do quite generous ones), grainy mustard, double cream, light cream, lightly packed parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese, extra to sprinkle over pasta, chopped parsley, for garnish if desired (optional)

spaghetti, penne pasta, orchiettee pasta, tripolene pasta, red spaghetti sauce, alfredo sauce, italian dressing, ground beef, ground pork, chopped sausage, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, provolone cheese, tomatoes, diced, white onions, sliced, red bell peppers, diced, green bell peppers, diced, diced pepperoncini peppers, black olives, sliced, dark beer, light beer, red wine, white wine

farfalle pasta, red pepper, carrots, mushrooms, white asparagus, frozen peas, grape tomatoes, hot italian sausage, arugula, shallot, garlic cloves, chicken broth, light cream, white wine, all purpose greek seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, parmigiano-reggiano cheese

shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 10-13 per serving), garlic cloves, minced, parsley, chopped, white wine, butter, olive oil (light oil), water (reserved from pasta), parmesan cheese, grated, salt and pepper, pasta (linguini is the classical , but it s up to you)

olive oil, onion, sliced, garlic clove, crushed, rindless bacon, sliced (ham may be used in place of bacon or use half and half), fresh mushrooms, sliced, white wine, cream or 300 ml light, egg, beaten, pepper , to taste, pasta , of choice, cooked, parmesan cheese, grated

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)

water-packed artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes , in juices, mushroom, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, white onion, minced, tomato paste, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, basil, dried, salt and pepper

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

penne pasta, eggs, beaten, garlic, fresh parsley, minced, butter, onions, chopped, celery, chopped, half and half or light cream, sharp cheddar, divided, swiss cheese, shredded, velvetta, louisiana hot sauce, white pepper, salt , pepper

penne pasta, cooked and cooled to room temp, tomatoes or 2 cups grape , halved, fresh basil leaves, lightly packed or 4 tbsp dried basil, crumbled blue cheese, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper

uncooked linguine, italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, egg white, lightly beaten, black pepper, divided, salt, olive oil, ground red pepper, dry red wine, light no sugar-added tomato -and-basil pasta sauce, grated parmesan cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, basil sprigs (optional)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, onion, mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, zucchini, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, dijon mustard, low sodium soy sauce (i prefer tamari), white wine or 1/3 cup white zinfandel wine, light sour cream, angel hair pasta, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, salt , to taste, freshly ground coarse black pepper , to taste, red pepper flakes (optional), green onions , sliced on a diagonal (both white & green parts)

chicken broth, marinara sauce (or meatless spaghetti sauce), real butter, white wine (or white cooking wine), flour, diced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (to taste), salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), sliced mushrooms, pasta (i like to use linguine or maybe penne), sauteed shrimp or lightly pan fried chicken breasts (i like mine pounded out a little thin so they cook more even and quicker) or fish (i ve used sole, red snapper, and tilapia...they were all good)

angel hair pasta or 8 oz other pastas, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, white mushrooms, cleaned & cut in half (apprx 1 lb), broccoli florets, tomatoes, cut in half or 1 cup seeded chopped other type tomato, light soy sauce or 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce, hot sauce (or more ) (optional), salt & pepper