186 penne light Recipes

cumin, crushed tomatoes, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (or to taste, i use more than that), chili powder (again , you may want more), oregano, diced green chilies, roasted red peppers, drained and diced, black beans, drained, frozen corn kernels, light sour cream, pasta , cooked al dente (rotelle, wagon wheels or penne work well), shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat version if you like)

ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, cinnamon, tomato sauce, butter, flour, milk, penne pasta, eggs, lightly beaten, grated parmesan cheese

boneless chicken breasts, cut in half, diced red bell pepper, chopped scallion, button mushroom, heavy cream or 1 pint light cream, butter, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt & pepper, cajun spices , to coat chicken, penne pasta

noodles (i suggest wide egg , penne or ziti), flour, low-fat milk, butter, salt & pepper, light olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, eggs, beaten, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, fresh parmesan cheese, shredded

eggplant, cubed, zucchini, cubed, red bell pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, left in their skins, olive oil, whole wheat penne, dry, light sour cream, coarse grain mustard, cheddar cheese, grated, parmesan cheese, grated

cooked penne pasta, quartered cherry tomatoes, athenos traditional crumbled feta cheese, fat free italian dressing, lightly packed fresh basil , cut into strips, chopped red onions, chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed), boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

bone in chicken thighs, poultry seasoning, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, butter, olive oil, chicken stock, button mushrooms, sliced, baby carrots, chopped celery, chopped leek, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, oregano, penne pasta, neufchatel cheese or 8 oz cream cheese, light sour cream or 8 oz regular sour cream, rotel tomatoes, shredded parmesan cheese

butternut squash, about 1 1/2 lb, peeled, seeded, and cut in 1/2-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled, lightly crushed, salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste), chopped fresh rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, pasta , either long like spaghetti or 3/4 lb penne, ricotta salata, grated or 2 oz crumbled goat cheese, chopped fresh parsley, parmesan cheese (optional)

onion, diced, bacon, diced, garlic, crushed, chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces, mushrooms, sliced, dry white wine, chicken stock, sun-dried tomato pesto (or similar), light cream, shredded parmesan cheese, green onion top, pasta (of your choice-i prefer penne )

frozen chopped spinach, cooked chicken , boned, and shredded, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, fat-free mayonnaise, light sour cream, low-fat cheddar cheese (grated ), salt & freshly ground black pepper, low sodium chicken broth (approximately ), penne pasta, french fried onion rings

macaroni ,penne or pasta of your choice, salt, vegetable oil, butter or margarine, fresh mushrooms, sliced, butter or margarine, light cream, cream of mushroom soup, grated sharp cheddar cheese, cooked shrimp, shelled and deveined, cooked crabmeat, soft bread crumbs, butter or margarine, add-ins : peas or chopped green peppers

eggs, lightly beaten, seasoned bread crumbs, ground turkey or beef, bulk italian sausage, carrots, sliced, celery ribs, diced, onion, chopped, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, reduced-sodium chicken broth, beef broth, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, minced fresh basil, onion soup mix, ketchup, dried thyme, bay leaves, uncooked penne pasta

olive oil, diced onion, diced carrot, diced celery, minced garlic (about 12 cloves), chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed without oil), chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed red pepper, diced tomatoes, undrained, grated fresh pecorino romano cheese, divided, part-skim ricotta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, egg white, lightly beaten, uncooked penne rigate (tube-shaped pasta), diced provolone cheese

nonfat plain yogurt, chopped fresh basil, water, lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, freshly ground pepper (to taste), roasted red peppers, chopped and divided, chopped red onion, chunk light tuna in water, drained, broccoli florets , steamed until crisp-tender and shocked, whole-wheat penne, cooked and drained

mostaccioli pasta or 3 cups penne pasta, cooked and drained, light meatless pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, mushrooms, sliced, yellow squash, thin slices, halved, zucchini, slices, halved, parmesan cheese, grated, divided

whole milk, unsalted butter, onion, finely diced (about 1 cup), bay leaf, all-purpose flour, nutmeg, freshly grated, tabasco sauce, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, gruyere cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 3/4 cup, lightly packed), blue cheese, crumbled (maytag blue suggested, about 2 cups), penne rigate, dried, lemon zest, finely grated, monterey jack cheese, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 2 cups), flat leaf parsley, chopped fresh, fresh thyme leaves, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated (scant 1 cup), fresh breadcrumb

fusilli or 12 oz penne or 12 oz bow tie pasta, uncooked, black pitted ripe olives, drained and coarsely chopped, roasted red peppers, drained , cut into strips, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped, diced provolone cheese (4 oz) or 1 cup mozzarella cheese (4 oz), diced salami (4 oz), light caesar salad dressing (or italian salad dressing) or 1/2 cup regular caesar salad dressing (or italian salad dressing), sliced basil or 1/4 cup chopped italian parsley

water, kosher salt, dry penne rigate pasta, flour, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded and cut into 2 inch, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes cut into 1/4-inch strips, olive oil, minced garlic , or to taste, fresh baby spinach, lightly packed, grated asiago cheese, grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste