358 red pasta light Recipes

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)

rotelle pasta (or other small pasta shape), broccoli stems, well trimmed sirloin steaks, plain plain fat-free yogurt, light mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, basil leaves, salt, plum tomato, quartered, red onion, halved and thinly sliced

penne pasta, unsalted butter, olive oil, red pepper flakes, leek , both white and light green parts, washed and chopped, minced garlic, stalks celery, sliced, red bell pepper, chopped, frozen baby peas, red salmon, drained and flaked, salt and pepper, to taste, grated parmesan cheese

uncooked pasta shells, light sour cream, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, chopped fresh dill, salt, ground black pepper, cooked crabmeat, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, chopped green onions

orzo pasta, part-skim ricotta cheese, light sour cream, lemon zest (from about 1 lemon), fresh lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh corn kernels (sliced from 2 ears of corn), red onion, finely diced, rinsed , and thoroughly dried (about 3/4 cup), shredded cooked chicken (light and dark meat), halved grape tomatoes, sliced basil leaves

dried linguine or 12 oz thin spaghetti, thick-sliced bacon, chopped, dry white wine, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped sweet red pepper, eggs, lightly beaten, half-and-half or 3/4 cup light cream, fresh baby spinach, asiago cheese, shredded (2 oz.), chopped fresh italian parsley (flat-leaf ) or 1/4 cup basil, hard-cooked egg, peeled and chopped, shredded asiago cheese (optional), fresh ground black pepper

tri-colored spiral pasta, cooked and drained, light tuna in water, drained, summer squash, diced, carrots, cooked and sliced, chopped red onion, garlic, chopped, handful of chopped yellow bell pepper, handful of chopped orange or red bell pepper, leaves of cilantro, shredded, lemons

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)

uncooked farfalle (about 8 oz uncooked bow tie pasta), cut green beans (about 1/2 lb), chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast meat, thick) diagonally cut celery, red bell pepper, chopped, red onion, thinly sliced, water, light mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, commercial pesto, freshly ground black pepper, salt

fusilli pasta, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, red onion, sliced, sliced carrots, red bell pepper, chopped, chopped green bell pepper, chopped mushrooms, chopped celery, light mayonnaise, distilled white vinegar, splenda no calorie sweetener, granulated, salt and pepper to taste

rotini pasta (i use the catelli smart 1 as it s a lot better for you. full box, around 6 cups cooked i think), red onion, bell peppers, red, fresh spinach leaves (i like pre-washed baby spinach), low-fat feta (smoked mozza would be good too, any sharp dry cheese), light mayonnaise, lemon juice, poppy seeds, splenda artificial sweetener (or use real sugar)

orzo pasta, uncooked, chicken bouillon cube, water , to cook orzo pasta, chopped cilantro, roasted red pepper, chopped, feta cheese, kalamata olives, pitted and chopped, kalamata brine (if you have it) (optional), red onion, finely sliced to create slivers, fresh spinach, loosely chopped, toasted pignoli nut, fresh lemon juice, light caesar salad dressing (such as ken s), chopped garlic clove, salt and pepper

tri-color spiral pasta (or any pasta you like), vegetable broth (may substitute chicken broth), light coconut milk, sugar, ground coriander, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, ground ginger, curry powder, green peas, currants (may substitute raisins), red pepper (chopped )

bow tie pasta, cooked and rinsed, craisins or 1 cup dried cranberries, red grapes, washed and cut in half, mandarin oranges, drained, pineapple tidbits, drained, apple, cut in small cubes, chopped pecans, green onions, finely chopped, diced celery, light sour cream, miracle whip light or 1/2 cup mayonnaise

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes , packed in oil, drained and chopped, coarsely chopped jarred roasted red peppers, tomatoes, sugar, kosher salt, plus more to season, freshly ground black pepper, lightly packed fresh basil leaves , torn into pieces, coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves, bow-ties pasta (farfalle), balsamic vinegar, grated parmesan cheese , optional

potatoes, green beans, ends trimmed, rotini pasta, tomato, cut into thin wedges, red onion, thinly sliced, pitted black olives, halved, tuna, solid light, hard-boiled eggs, cut into 4 wedges each, fresh basil, chopped, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil

gold n canola canola oil cooking spray, 1 spray, extra lean ground beef, onion, finely chopped, red pasta sauce, red wine (60ml), ground cinnamon, dry pasta (penne), whole eggs, lightly beaten, reconstituted evaporated skim milk, butter, plain white flour, egg whites, grated parmesan cheese

chicken broth, marinara sauce (or meatless spaghetti sauce), real butter, white wine (or white cooking wine), flour, diced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (to taste), salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), sliced mushrooms, pasta (i like to use linguine or maybe penne), sauteed shrimp or lightly pan fried chicken breasts (i like mine pounded out a little thin so they cook more even and quicker) or fish (i ve used sole, red snapper, and tilapia...they were all good)