168 low calorie italian pasta Recipes

olive oil, for cooking, onions, chopped, minced garlic, cento italian tomatoes, hunts diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, red wine, good quality (i use a cabernet sauvignon), low sodium chicken broth, basil leaves, washed and chopped or 1 1/2 tsp dried basil, red pepper flakes, vodka (optional), sugar (optional, we like our sauce on the sweeter side ), pesto sauce (see note below ), sea salt or 1 pinch kosher salt, chilled unsalted butter, whipping cream, parmesan cheese, freshly grated

lean ground beef , ground chicken or 1/2 lb ground turkey, egg, slightly beaten, breadcrumbs, seasoned, parmesan cheese, basil, dried and crushed, onion powder, chicken broth, low sodium, egg, slightly beaten, parmesan cheese, grated, escarole, chopped, orzo pasta, uncooked, carrot, diced medium, parmesan cheese, grated, garnish

olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, low sodium chicken broth, water, tomato sauce, ditalini, carrots, peeled and sliced into coins, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, capicola (spicy italian ham), salt, black pepper, grated parmesan cheese (optional)

orzo pasta, cooked and cold rinsed, tomato, fresh, diced, green pepper, fresh, diced, onion, minced, cucumber, diced, black olives, sliced, green olives, sliced, garbanzo beans, rinsed, kidney beans, small, rinsed, fat-free italian salad dressing, fat free feta cheese, crumbled small

olive oil, meatballs (or use as many as desired, if using store-bought frozen do not thaw before browning), onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste), carrots, peeled and diced, low sodium chicken broth (or use 4 cups broth and 1 cups water), tomato sauce (can omit if desired and just use the broth), seasoning salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), white beans, drained and rinsed, fresh baby spinach, grated parmesan cheese (can use more ), cooked small shell pasta (optional)

dried rotini pasta, chicken sausage, olive oil, onion, chopped, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, red wine (or water), dried basil, dried oregano, bay leaf, garlic cloves, minced, mozzarella cheese, grated, parmesan cheese, grated, salt, pepper

olive oil, chopped onion, chopped celery, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaf, more) canned low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained, tomato paste, dried crushed red pepper, uncooked small elbow macaroni, chopped fresh italian parsley, freshly grated parmesan cheese

butter, extra virgin olive oil, green onion, white parts cut into 1/4 inch slices and light green cut into 1/2 inch slices, minced shallots, coarse kosher salt, dry white wine, low sodium chicken broth, asparagus , cut into 3/4 inch pieces, shelled fresh peas, campanelle pasta, head butter lettuce, leaves cut into 3/4 inch wide slices, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh italian parsley, sliced prosciutto , cut into 1/2 inch wide strips

boneless skinless chicken breasts, plain breadcrumbs (or shake and bake, it already is seasoned), original emeril s original essence or 1 tbsp italian spices, of your choice, kosher salt, black pepper, to your taste, egg beaters egg substitute, your favorite marinara sauce (i use ragu), low-fat parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup regular parmesan cheese, angel hair pasta

spaghetti or 1 (8 oz) package fettuccine pasta, cartons egg substitute, shredded low-fat swiss cheese, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh parsley (italian kind preferred ), chopped fresh oregano, unsalted butter, sliced turkey ham , cut in julienne strips, shallot, finely chopped, pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely diced, carrot, finely diced, celery rib, finely diced, thickly sliced pancetta, finely diced, ground beef, ground veal, ground pork, garlic cloves, chopped, dry white wine, peeled italian tomatoes--seeded and finely chopped , juices reserved, chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt and freshly ground pepper, heavy cream, penne rigate, freshly grated parmesan , for serving

cannellini beans (drained ), chicken stock (low sodium ), del monte diced tomatoes itailian style, ditalini noodles (uncooked ), good italian sausage 1/2 hot and 1/2 sweet (taken out of casings), fresh parsley (2 tsps dried ), garlic minced, diced onion, salt & pepper to taste

lean ground beef, macaroni noodles, cooked (originally 1 cup), onion, diced, minced garlic, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, brown sugar, sweet paprika (i use a bit more than this, i just add more till it tastes right), dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper, tasty low-fat cheddar cheese, grated

olive oil, spaghetti, low-fat milk, grana padano, freshly grated, broccoli, black pepper, cayenne pepper, mixed italian herbs

olive oil, mild italian sausages, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, rib celery, chopped fine, garlic, minced, dried rosemary, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh, rosemary, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans (three 19-oz, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or other small macaroni, fresh-ground black pepper

turkey breast (it should have some meat remaining on it to make a good rich soup(at least 2 cups)), onions, stalks celery, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried sage, dried basil, dried marjoram, dried tarragon, salt, italian pastina or 1/2 lb pasta

olive oil, mild italian sausage, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, celery rib, chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped, kidney beans, drained and rinsed (three 19 oz. cans), low sodium chicken broth or 2 3/4 cups homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or 1/2 cup other small macaroni noodles, fresh ground pepper

olive oil, mild italian sausages, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, rib celery, chopped fine, garlic, minced, dried rosemary , or 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans (three 19-oz cans), canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or other small macaroni, fresh-ground black pepper