298 pasta less Recipes

spray oil or pam cooking spray, onion, chopped (apprx 1/2 cup), mushroom, sliced, cooked carrot, chopped, garlic cloves, thinly sliced (or less ), fresh peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas, cooked orzo pasta, chili flakes (or less ), fresh cilantro, chopped or 1 tbsp parsley, ketjap manis, salt & pepper

olive oil (or as needed0), boneless chicken breasts, salt and pepper (i use seasoned ), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, dried basil, dried red pepper flakes (or to taste), crushed tomatoes, stewed tomatoes (with juice), sugar, dry white wine, bay leaf, dry penne pasta (cooked to just firm-tender and drained, can use more if desired), grated mozzarella cheese (can use less ), grated parmesan cheese, divided (can use more or less )

fresh spinach (or 16-oz frozen ), olive oil, garlic cloves, chopped, pine nuts, dark raisins (or less if you prefer ) or 7 -8 tbsp golden raisins (or less if you prefer), sliced ham (may also use prosciutto, but really tasty) (optional), coarse salt, pepper, unsalted butter, flour, milk, nutmeg, sheets fresh pasta (or no-boil lasagna noodles without curly edges), grated parmesan cheese

vegetables (at least two of the following - the more the merrier - beans - any kind; corn - whole kernel, not cr), pre-cooked meat or 1/4 lb leftover meat (beef, pork or chicken) or 1/4 lb sausage (including hot dogs or canned sausages) or 1/4 lb bacon (or a combination of two or more, cut into bite-sized pieces), tomato sauce (or tomato soup, tomato puree or juice, pizza sauce, pasta sauce), pasta (more or less , any kind you have on hand, if spaghetti, break into 1-inch pieces), broth (beef, chicken, vegetable, or 1 can and 1 can water or 1 qt water), garlic powder or garlic salt or minced garlic, italian seasoning (or chili powder and cumin, to taste), salt and pepper, shredded carrots or chopped spinach or sliced zucchini or summer squash (optional), chopped bell pepper (optional), onion (optional)

whole wheat penne pasta (2 cups), olive oil, zucchini (1 lb total), cut into small cubes, green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally in half, diced tomatoes, tomato-basil pasta sauce (10 g sugar or less per 1/2 cup), water, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese (2 oz), grated parmesan cheese

dry breadcrumbs, grated fresh parmesan cheese, low-fat milk, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, salt, egg, lightly beaten, garlic clove, minced, fat-free , less-sodium beef broth, divided, ground turkey (light and dark meat), uncooked penne pasta (about 10 oz uncooked ), tomato and basil pasta sauce, shredded fresh parmesan cheese

italian sausage, uncooked ziti pasta , i use whole wheat, broccoli florets (fresh or frozen and thawed ), garlic cloves, crushed, dry crushed red pepper (or less to taste), olive oil, diced tomatoes, undrained, grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, chopped dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/4 oz), olive oil, sliced button mushrooms (8 oz), minced fresh or 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, salt, garlic cloves, minced, water, uncooked ziti (about 8 oz short tube-shaped pasta) or other short pasta, grated fresh parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, black pepper

boned pork loin, link hot turkey italian sausage, chopped onion, chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried rosemary, salt, black pepper, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, zinfandel or other dry red wine, italian-style whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped, hot cooked penne (about 8 oz uncooked tube-shaped pasta), grated fresh romano cheese, fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

uncooked pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta) or fettuccine, butter, chopped oso or other sweet onion, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, less-fat cream cheese, cubed, chopped plum tomato, frozen petite green peas, thawed, smoked salmon fillet, skinned and cut into small pieces, dried dill, salt, freshly ground black pepper

onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, dried red pepper flakes (use less for a milder dish), lamb shoulder, cubes (trimmed of as much fat as possible and cut into small (1/2 inch), fresh tomatoes, skinned, seeded and roughly chopped, turmeric, cumin, five-spice powder, cinnamon, salt, water, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (chickpeas), dried macaroni (use your favorite soup pasta)

uncooked campanelle pasta or 8 oz farfalle pasta, olive oil, divided, olive oil, divided, salt, chopped onion, chopped fresh thyme, less-sodium chicken or 1/2 cup vegetable broth, dry white wine, crumbled feta cheese

penne pasta, grated mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, favorite pasta sauce, ricotta cheese (can use 2 containers if desired), oil (for frying ), ground turkey, milk, minced garlic (can use less ), fresh breadcrumb, grated parmesan cheese, green onions, finely chopped (can use 1 small yellow onion in place of green onions), minced fresh parsley, egg , slighty beaten, seasoning salt (or white salt), black pepper

olive oil, chopped red onion, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic cloves, lean ground lamb, dry red wine, canned crushed tomatoes, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided, salt, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, hot cooked penne (about 1 lb uncooked tube-shaped pasta or other short pasta), grated fresh pecorino romano cheese

rigatoni pasta or 1 lb other pastas, garlic-flavored croutons (store bought , about 5 oz), almonds, toasted (1 oz), julienned roasted red pepper (store bought ), extra virgin olive oil (more if needed, less if too much, original called for 3/4 cup), italian seasoning (more if wanted ), fresh parsley (to garnish )

penne pasta (i like a small ridged pasta, but you can also use a parpadelle, or a tagliatelle, it just depends on), baby peas (i just use the frozen ones ), diced ham (you can use more or less if you like , i just use what i have on hand), bacon, diced, onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, garlic clove, minced (1 small clove or about 1/2 - 3/4 tsp), heavy cream (sometimes i keep a little extra cream and add some more add the end for a bit thinner sauce), fontina cheese, grated, parmesan cheese (1/4 for the sauce, 1/4 for a garnish), fresh breadcrumbs (use fresh slices of bread and either just chop with a knife or use a food processor), chopped fresh parsley, salt, pepper

whole wheat spiral pasta (or another pasta of your choice), cottage cheese (i use the 4% fat, but use the variety of your choice), garlic cloves (more or less to your tastes ), extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli , cut into bite-sized pieces, salt and pepper

frozen chopped onion , celery, and pepper blend, thawed, less-sodium beef broth, frozen vegetables with zucchini, cauliflower, carrots, and beans, thawed, italian-style tomatoes, undrained and chopped, dried basil, salt, pepper, uncooked small pasta shells, grated fresh parmesan cheese