40 lowfat italian Recipes

eggplants, peeled , sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch noodle-like strips, cooking spray (olive oil spray is best ), salt and pepper, ground sirloin or 1 1/2 lbs turkey breast or 1 1/2 lbs italian sausage, olive oil, onions, chopped, chopped garlic, red pepper, chopped, sliced mushrooms, italian seasoning (or mix of oregano , basil and thyme), fennel seed (optional), salt and pepper, red pepper flakes (if you dare!) (optional), frozen chopped spinach, red wine (optional) or 1 cup vodka (optional), tomato sauce (or large jar sugar free sauce if you can find it), diced tomatoes (for less sugar, 3 chopped roma tomatoes), low-fat ricotta cheese, eggs, green onions, chopped, shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

chopped red onion, italian bread, lowfat mozzarella cheese, low-fat mayonnaise, dried marjoram or 1 tsp basil, garlic powder

chicken breast, cut in strips, sliced mushrooms, drained, fat-free italian salad dressing, chopped onion, lowfat margarine, zucchini, sliced (about 2 cups), tomato, cut in wedges, low-fat cheese, cut in small pieces

ground beef (or 1 lb ground lean lamb), onion, finely minced, grain white rice (or 1/2 cup bread crumbs), fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, chopped, divided in half, fresh mint, chopped (or dill), eggs, divided, salt and pepper, swanson chicken broth (lowfat, low-sodium ), lemon juice

olive oil, rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, mixed italian herbs, dried oregano, dry mustard, dried basil, paprika, pepper, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, onion, garlic clove, peeled and cut in half, baby summer squash, trimmed (i used finger-sized zucchini and radish-sized pattypan), tiny green beans, trimmed, snap peas, trimmed, baby carrots, cut in halves or quarters lengthwise unless very thin, asparagus, trimmed, mushrooms, trimmed and cut into halves or quarters (i use crimini), broccoli floret , cut into bite-sized pieces, bell pepper , roasted (see instructions), lowfat mozzarella cheese , cut into bite-sized cubes, olives (i use pitted kalamata ), albacore tuna in water, drained

unsalted butter, olive oil, bacon, finely chopped, onion, peeled and chopped, garlic, minced, carrot, peeled and sliced into thick coins, stalk celery, thickly sliced, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper (you can use less , if you wish), all-purpose flour, stewing beef, in large cubes, red wine, chicken stock, peeled white pearl onions (optional), button mushroom, cleaned and left whole, sour cream (lowfat is fine ), chopped fresh flat-leaf italian parsley

coarsely chopped seedless grapes, frozen corn kernels or 1 cup canned corn kernel, chopped onion, garlic clove, minced, chopped cilantro, bottled low-fat italian salad dressing, shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese, focaccia bread , sliced in half horizontally, cooked chicken breast

lean ground beef or 1/2 lb bulk mild italian sausage, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper (optional), chopped fresh mushrooms or 1/4 cup canned mushroom, spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese (lowfat is good !), grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley (or dried ), egg, beaten, pre- cooked lasagna noodles, shredded mozzarella cheese

frozen bread dough, thawed, sweet italian sausage, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, dried basil, dried oregano, pizza sauce, grated lowfat mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, milk

bread , crusts discarded, torn into small pieces, lowfat buttermilk, cooked sweet italian sausage , casings removed, net from 1 lb fresh, egg, lightly beaten, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, minced fresh basil, salt and pepper to taste, dry spaghetti

frozen chopped spinach, thawed, lowfat plain cottage cheese, low-fat sour cream, eggs, egg white, shredded mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup shredded italian cheese, quinoa (flakes , not the normal grain), sea salt, garlic powder

plain nonfat yogurt or 2 tbsp low-fat plain yogurt, prepared mustard, honey, pepper, fat free flour tortillas or 4 low-fat flour tortillas, warmed (8 inch), leaves red leaf lettuce, sliced roasted turkey breast, skin and all visible fat removed, fat-free swiss cheese or 4 (1 oz) slices lowfat swiss cheese, chopped red onion, peeled cucumber, cut into 8 thin slices and halved, italian plum tomatoes , each cut lengthwise into 8 slices, pepper (optional)

dry whole-wheat spaghetti, frozen italian-style mixed vegetables (broccoli, red peppers, mushrooms and onions), olive oil, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, ground black pepper, reduced-sodium chicken broth, evaporated lowfat 2% low-fat milk, shredded parmesan cheese, divided, cooked chopped turkey breast

lemon, fresh italian parsley, panko breadcrumbs (now available in most supermarkets), grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt, dried sage, pepper, egg (or 1/4 cup of beaters), cornstarch, whole pork tenderloin, fresh sage leaves, whole milk (can substitute 2%), butter or 1 tbsp lowfat margarine, knorr garlic and herb sauce mix

onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, bell pepper, diced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, lean ground beef , 7% fat, black pepper, tomato sauce, italian-style peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, lasagna noodles, fat-free ricotta cheese or 16 oz cottage cheese, fresh parsley, minced, egg whites, lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded, parmesan cheese, grated

portobello mushrooms caps, light roasted garlic balsamic salad dressing, plus 2 tbsp divided, olive oil, lowfat ricotta, italian seasoning (recommended: mccormick ), salt and freshly ground black pepper, store-bought crostini, roasted red bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch wide strips, fresh oregano leaves, for garnish

reduced-fat mayonnaise, salt, lemon juice, cooked chicken breasts, diced, celery, chopped, lowfat swiss cheese, shredded, butter, softened, italian bread (3/4 inch thick ), tomatoes, lettuce, shredded

bulgur (i like #1, fine ), mushrooms, quartered (4 cups steamed ), diced onions (1/2 cup steamed , or mixed onion and celery), rolled oats, cooked brown rice, flake nutritional yeast , to taste, lowfat mozzarella cheese or 2 cups italian cheese blend, shredded, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz), low fat cottage cheese, salt or 1 1/2 tsp tamari soy sauce, garlic powder (optional), mixed green herbs, paprika or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, cornstarch, pepper, vital wheat gluten, olive oil flavored cooking spray