86 pasta little Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breasts, low-fat marinara sauce (or meatless pasta sauce, can use a little more), flour, egg (might use two), dry breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried italian seasoning (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors), seasoning salt or 1/4-1/2 tsp white salt, black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese (optional)

orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta; about 3 cups uncooked), pea-size mozzarella or fresh mozzarella, diced, grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes in assorted colors, halved, extra-virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, minced fresh garlic chives or regular chives, minced fresh oregano

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, coarse fresh breadcrumbs made from whole wheat bread, grated lemon zest, crushed red pepper flakes, whole wheat orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta), kosher salt, unsalted butter, radishes (8 oz), sliced into 1/4 rounds, garlic cloves, sliced, bitter greens (such as escarole), trimmed, chopped, grated parmesan, fresh lemon juice, cracked black peppercorns

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)