42 pesto pasta light Recipes

lightly packed fresh cilantro, grated parmesan cheese, chopped green chili peppers, jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped fine, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, salt and pepper

torn spinach, sliced cremini mushrooms, commercial pesto, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded provolone cheese, carton fat-free ricotta cheese, egg, lightly beaten, grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided, fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce, tomato sauce, precooked lasagna noodles (12 noodles)

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)

olive oil, chicken breasts, skin and fat removed, penne or 14 oz spiral shaped pasta, semi sun-dried tomato, roughly chopped, basil pesto, light cream, parmesan cheese, to serve

uncooked fancy pasta, diced ham or 2 cups pork or 2 cups beef or 2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey, broccoli florets , steamed til barely tender, shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, lightly packed fresh basil leaf, garlic, fat-free mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt

mild italian sausage, part-skim ricotta cheese, refrigerated ready-made pesto, egg, lightly beaten, pasta sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, shredded italian three-cheese blend or mozzarella cheese

olive oil, red pepper , cut into strips, garlic clove, finely chopped, dry white wine, raw small shrimp, kalamata olive, sliced, linguine, pesto with sun-dried tomatoes, lightly warmed, fresh basil, thinly sliced, feta cheese, crumbled, capers

uncooked jumbo pasta shells, ground beef, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, reduced-fat ricotta cheese, shredded reduced-fat italian cheese blend, divided, grated parmesan cheese, prepared pesto, egg, lightly beaten, italian diced tomatoes, undrained, no-salt-added tomato sauce

linguine (whole wheat, fresh and refrigerated), sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed), olive oil, lightly packed basil leaves, almonds, chopped, shredded parmesan cheese, bottled minced garlic, salt, black pepper, crumbled feta cheese (reduced-fat ), water , leftover from cooking the pasta (see step 1)

lean ground beef (20% fat), seasoned bread crumbs, egg, lightly whisked, minced onion, pesto sauce (prepared or store bought or pesto), ziti pasta or 1 lb penne, cooked al dente, baby spinach, chopped, ricotta cheese, egg, fresh parsley, cubed mozzarella cheese (about 12 oz), freshly grated romano cheese (about 3 oz), black pepper, tomato sauce

turkey sausage links, casings removed (hot , lean turkey sausage), low-fat ricotta cheese, pesto sauce (optional), shredded italian blend cheese, divided, egg, lightly beaten, your favorite pasta sauce, divided, no-boil lasagna noodles, frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry, parmesan cheese

tomatoes, very ripe and sweet, fresh basil leaves, plump garlic clove, crushed and peeled, whole almond, lightly toasted, red pepper flakes , to taste, coarse sea salt (more for cooking the pasta) or 1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste (more for cooking the pasta), extra-virgin olive oil, spaghetti, freshly grated grana padano or 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese

fettuccine pasta, cooked, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breast, salt, pepper, roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, light cream, prepared pesto sauce, parmesan cheese

spinach-basil pesto, chopped smoked chicken, uncooked cavatappi pasta, tomatoes, halved, yellow cherry tomato, halved, walnut pieces, lightly toasted, fresh parmesan cheese, shredded

fresh mint leaves (washed and rinsed ), garlic cloves, walnuts (toasted, if you like , to bring out the flavor), extra virgin olive oil (or sub toasted walnut oil to add even more flavor), rice wine vinegar (or another light-flavored , complementary vinegar), grated parmesan cheese, pasta, radish greens (or sub spinach, beet greens, etc.)

suddenly salad pasta salad mix , original flavor, kalamata olive, pitted and drained, red onion, chopped, roma tomatoes, baby portabella mushrooms, cheese, diced (we use a mix of white cheddar and pepper jack), chicken breasts, pesto sauce, ranch dressing, light olive oil, oregano, garlic salt

fettuccine pasta, fresh coriander, washed, garlic clove, chopped, macadamia nuts (18g), squeeze lime juice, light olive oil or 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt and pepper, green prawns, peeled, deveined with tails intact, cream

olive oil, tomatoes, diced, shallots, diced, garlic, white wine, juice of 3 lemons, butter cubed, fresh pasta of choice ( linguine, fettuccine), basil, stems removed, parsley, stems removed, watercress, stems removed, extra virgin olive oil plus 3 tbsp, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry pack) sea scallops, grated parmesan cheese, fresh purple basil