486 pasta and light tomato Recipes

fusilli, tomatoes, halved (i used a large tomato, chopped), kernels of 2 cooked ears corn (2 cups), feta cheese, diced (see note ) or 1 cup pearl bocconcini (see note), flaked light tuna, drained, green onions, chopped, olive oil, lime , juice of, chopped fresh basil or 2 tbsp parsley, sugar, salt and pepper

vermicelli, olive oil, eggs, lightly beaten, ground nutmeg, parmesan cheese, salt, coarse black pepper, olive oil, garlic clove, peeled canned italian tomatoes, orange rind, fresh mint, finely chopped (optional), fontina cheese, cut into small cubes

fusilli, tomatoes (or more ), fresh mozzarella ball, olive oil, parsley, basil leaves, sea salt, pepper

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

uncooked orzo, unsalted butter, pancetta, finely diced, baby pattypan squashes, trimmed and sliced, zucchini, thinly sliced, yellow pear tomatoes, halved, lightly packed baby arugula (about 2 oz.), kosher salt, chopped fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese , for serving (optional)

water, dried porcini mushrooms, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, carrot, peeled, finely chopped, chopped fresh italian parsley, garlic cloves, finely chopped, sweet italian sausages, casings removed, veal stew meat, coarsely chopped, dry red wine, low-salt chicken broth, whole tomatoes in juice, bay leaves, chopped fresh sage, fennel seeds, lightly crushed, fresh pappardelle or purchased fettuccine, freshly grated parmesan cheese

dried cheese tortellini, steak, grilled, cooled and sliced into small cubes, oranges or 1 red bell pepper, rinsed and sliced into short strips, grape tomatoes, rinsed, fresh spinach, rinsed and torn, pitted black olives, sliced green onion, own light balsamic vinaigrette or 14 oz any other balsamic vinaigrette

sun-dried tomato, to taste (preferably packed in cellophane ), boiling water, boneless skinless chicken breasts, white wine, chopped shallots, chopped fresh baby mushrooms or 1 1/4 cups portabella mushrooms, fresh peas or 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas, to taste, dry penne pasta, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, flour, evaporated skim milk, ground nutmeg, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped fresh basil, black olives, sliced

sweet bulk sausage or 1 lb hot italian sausage, chopped onion, garlic cloves, finely chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, italian-style stewed tomatoes, half-and-half or 1 1/2 cups light cream, rotini pasta (corkscrew pasta) or 12 oz gemelli pasta (twisted ropes), snipped fresh basil, freshly ground romano cheese

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)

multigrain penne pasta, uncooked, fresh baby spinach leaves, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, dried basil leaves, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, drained, philadelphia light cream cheese spread, kraft part skim mozzarella shredded cheese, divided, kraft grated light parmesan cheese

orzo pasta, garlic clove, minced, lemon , juice and zest of, baby spinach leaves, red bell pepper, small diced, kalamata olive, roughly chopped, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, with liquid, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, fat free feta cheese, crumbled

whole wheat penne or 3/4 lb whole-grain penne, asparagus , cut into 1 1/2-inch sections, chicken stock, salt, pepper , to taste, olive oil, plus 2 tsp extra for serving, garlic cloves, sliced, red onion, chopped small, red pepper flakes, shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced, cremini mushrooms, trimmed and cut (into quarters or sixths, depending on size), frozen peas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parsley, chopped, parmesan cheese, chopped, baby spinach, bag is fine, scallions, chopped

light mayonnaise, fat free sour cream, lemon juice, boneless skinless grilled chicken breasts, shredded smoked mozzarella cheese , packed, chopped celery, chopped green onion, grape tomatoes, cut in halves, chopped parsley (parsley flakes can also be used), whole wheat linguine

kosher salt, whole-wheat angel hair pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, sweet italian chicken sausage, casings removed, green bell peppers, diced, button or cremini mushrooms, sliced, seasoned salt, crushed tomatoes, torn fresh basil leaves, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese

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

tomatoes, eggplant (about 1 1/2 lb), vidalia onion, garlic , peeled only dont mince or chop, red bell pepper (green or yellow are fine), fine sea salt, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, sugar, olive oil (dark is better but light is fine ), chicken broth or 1/3 cup chicken stock, good parmesan cheese, shaved not powdered

coarse salt and pepper, ground turkey (93 percent lean, dark meat), plain breadcrumbs, garlic cloves, minced, egg, lightly beaten, chopped fresh parsley, butter, grape tomatoes, halved, orecchiette, bocconcini (about 20 balls)