231 tomato basil cooking light Recipes

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)

fusilli, tomatoes, halved (i used a large tomato, chopped), kernels of 2 cooked ears corn (2 cups), feta cheese, diced (see note ) or 1 cup pearl bocconcini (see note), flaked light tuna, drained, green onions, chopped, olive oil, lime , juice of, chopped fresh basil or 2 tbsp parsley, sugar, salt and pepper

vegetable oil, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, presliced mushrooms, garlic clove, minced, sliced deli turkey breast, chopped, tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as bertoli), grated fresh parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, eggs, lightly beaten, carton fat-free cottage cheese, cooked lasagna noodles, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

ground beef, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, stewed tomatoes, cut up, pizza sauce, green chilies, chopped, chili powder, dried basil, salt, pepper

flour tortillas (8-10 inch i use the flavored ones like spinach or tomato basil), cream cheese with vegetables (i use two per package of tortillas), red bell pepper , cut into thin strips, lightly packed spinach leaves, sliced cooked turkey (from deli)

unbaked pastry shell, fresh baby spinach, sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped fresh broccoli, chopped sweet onion, olive oil, eggs, lightly beaten, evaporated milk, minced fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed, salt, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese

unbaked pastry shell (9 inches), sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped fresh broccoli, chopped sweet onion, olive oil, fresh baby spinach, eggs, lightly beaten, evaporated milk, minced fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed, salt, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese

ground turkey or beef, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, stewed tomatoes, cut up, pizza sauce, chopped green chilies, chili powder, dried basil, salt, pepper

boneless chicken breast (family pack), minced garlic, parsley, pam cooking spray , lightly coat pan (olive oil), classico tomato & basil sauce, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, alfredo sauce, sliced mushrooms, green onion, celery, chicken broth

sweet potato, russet potatoes or 2 medium idaho potatoes, whole wheat flour, divided , plus additional flour for dusting on hands and cookie sheets, whole wheat flour, divided , plus additional flour for dusting on hands and cookie sheets, olive oil flavored cooking spray, yellow onions or 1 medium white onion, diced, stalk celery, diced, carrots, diced, lean ground turkey breast, skim milk, no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh basil, minced, sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)

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)

fresh basil leaf, lightly packed, garlic and herb marinade (diana), olive oil, parmesan cheese, grated, lemon zest, scallop, extra-large shrimp, frozen peas, thawed, chopped tomato, green onion, sliced, cooked linguine

neufchatel (light cream) or cream cheese, crumbled tomato-basil flavor or plain feta cheese, shredded (3 to 4 oz.) gruyere cheese, egg, chopped parsley, filo dough sheets (12 by 17 in.), butter-flavored cooking oil spray

baguette, provolone cheese (3 thin slices) or 3 oz mozzarella cheese (3 thin slices), torn fresh spinach, cooked chicken breasts (foil pouch), tomatoes, thinly sliced, radishes, sliced, sliced black olives, fresh ground pepper, garlic clove, peeled, fresh basil leaf, lightly packed, olive oil, capers, drained, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard

ziti pasta, asparagus, cooked, baby corn, drained, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, diced, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, light italian dressing

cooked brown rice (cooked without salt or fat), shredded reduced-fat swiss cheese, divided, egg white, lightly beaten, salt, vegetable cooking spray, chopped fresh broccoli, chopped sweet red pepper, chopped green onions, canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted, fresh lump crabmeat, drained, skim milk, chopped fresh basil, salt, dry mustard, ground red pepper, carton frozen egg substitute, thawed, tomatoes (optional), fresh basil sprigs (optional)

cooked long-grain rice, olive oil, egg whites, lightly beaten (or 1 whole egg), grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided, vegetable oil cooking spray, canned crushed tomatoes, undrained, dried oregano, salt, dried basil, pepper, sliced fresh mushrooms, ground chicken, salt, fennel seed, crushed, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

cooked long-grain rice, cooked corn kernel (fresh or frozen ), peas, lightly steamed, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, ripe tomato, cored and diced (or 8 cherry tomatoes, halved), scallions, sliced, minced fresh parsley, minced fresh basil, minced fresh dill, minced fresh mint, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper