186 penne light Recipes

penne or 1 (16 oz) package elbow macaroni, refrigerated alfredo sauce, sour cream, ricotta cheese, garlic cloves, minced, cooked chicken, chopped, eggs, lightly beaten, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, mozzarella cheese

penne, broccoli florets, diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, grated parmesan cheese, shredded light cheddar cheese

rigatoni pasta or 250 g penne or 250 g ziti pasta, olive oil, red onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, ground lamb , minced lamb (for australians), herbs (oregano, sage, thyme, basil, mint, according to taste preferences), kalamata olive, pitted, zucchini, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, red wine , such as merlot (optional), salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, parmesan cheese, finely grated, rocket or baby spinach leaves, to garnish, greek yogurt, egg, lightly beaten, grated lemon zest , see alternative in the notes (above)

extra lean ground beef, onion, chopped, canned tomato sauce, dry white wine, cinnamon, uncooked whole wheat pasta , such as penne, egg, lightly beaten, fat-free evaporated milk, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, fat-free evaporated milk, egg, lightly beaten, egg whites, lightly beaten, parmesan cheese, shredded

alfredo sauce, half & half light cream, minced fresh garlic cloves, olive oil, cooked chicken breast, shredded parmesan cheese, cooked penne, fresh broccoli florets or 16 oz fresh spinach, salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper

butter, flour, milk (skim is ok), cream (light or half and half is ok), gorgonzola, crumbled, parmesan cheese, grated, garlic, minced, salt & fresh ground pepper, garlic, sliced, sweet onions, coarsely chopped, bell peppers , julienned (green, red, and yellow or any combination you prefer), italian sausages, cooked and cut in 1 inch pieces on the bias., asparagus , cooked al dente (optional), portabella mushroom, sliced and pre-sauteed (optional), penne pasta, cooked per direction on package (mini-penne s are a good choice), extra virgin olive oil, italian seasoning (or substitute basil and oregano), salt and pepper

pasta (bucatini or penne), extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, smashed (that s what it says!), shallot, minced, chili flakes (to taste), olive , preferably oil-cured, pitted, sliced, capers, well rinsed (salt-cured), chickpeas, drained, flat leaf parsley, chopped, mint leaf, chopped, salt and black pepper, to taste, coarse breadcrumbs, lightly toasted, parmesan cheese (optional)

chopped onion, chopped carrot, diced tomatoes, salt, divided, black pepper, divided, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry, dried oregano, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, uncooked penne pasta, low-fat milk, black peppercorns, onion, thinly sliced, bay leaf, light butter, all-purpose flour, ground nutmeg, grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided

light chunk tuna in water, penne pasta, cream of mushroom soup, frozen peas

ziti pasta or 1 lb ziti rigati or 1 lb penne or 1 lb penne rigate, mild italian sausage or 1 lb hot italian sausage, casings removed, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, tomato sauce (marinara style), dried basil, dried oregano, fennel seed, crushed fine or ground, ricotta cheese, egg, lightly beaten, dried basil, dried oregano, salt , to taste, ground black pepper , to taste, mozzarella cheese, shredded

oktoberfest pork sausage or 6 your favourite pork sausage, hot red pepper flakes, bay leaves, salt and pepper, zucchini, unpeeled and cubed, sweet red pepper, seeded and cubed, jalapeno pepper, seeded and cubed, ear sweet corn, fresh or frozen, cut in 2 inch lengths, carrot, cubed, peeled sweet potatoes or 1 yam, cubed, vegetable oil, evaporated milk , add fresh, low-fat milk, to make 3 cups, all-purpose flour, low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, light cream cheese, cubed, dry mustard, dry thyme leaves, crushed, pepper, cooked penne pasta (we like whole wheat penne), fresh breadcrumb, butter, melted, parmesan cheese, grated

marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, light mayonnaise (i use hellmans light), boneless skinless chicken breasts, dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, onion, diced, diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, drained and juice squeezed, reserve juice, swiss cheese, shredded, fresh lemon juice (i use the end of a small lemon), penne pasta, pepper, cajun spices, half & half light cream, hot sauce, peas, thawed, parmesan cheese

extra-virgin olive oil , plus a bit extra, garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed, plus 1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced paper thin, crushed red pepper flakes, roma tomatoes, squeezed and roughly diced, dry penne, arugula, washed and dried, lemon, quartered, shaved parmesan, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper

picante sauce, light sour cream, light cream cheese, softened, ground cumin, chopped cooked chicken, penne pasta, cooked, chopped green chiles, green onions, chopped

bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips, shallots, chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper flakes (a pinch or two) (optional), garlic cloves, all-purpose flour, whole milk, heavy cream, gruyere cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups lightly packed), vermont white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups lightly packed), freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 2 oz) or 1/2 cup horseradish cheddar cheese, shredded, penne pasta or 1 lb gemelli pasta, shelled fresh english pea (from about 1 lb unshelled english pea pods), chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, panko breadcrumbs, unsalted butter, melted

turkey bacon or center-cut bacon, dry uncooked whole-wheat or high-fiber penne pasta, yellow summer squash, chopped fresh spinach, tomato, seeded and chopped, light spreadable swiss cheese (recommended : the laughing cow light), fat-free sour cream, fat-free cheddar cheese, salt and black pepper, optional

pasta - i prefer a penne, hardboiled egg - well chopped, tuna in water, drained, defrosted frozen peas (optional), pickle juice, dried onions, yellow mustard, light sour cream, light mayonnaise, chili powder, dried dill, hot sauce, paprika, salt and pepper to taste

asparagus, lemon juice, garlic cloves, pine nuts (lightly toasted ), lightly packed fresh basil leaf, salt, penne or 1 lb other pastas, salt and pepper, nutritional yeast