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Pasta Primavera II

Pasta Primavera II

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked pasta (any shape ) 1 10-ounce packages frozen mixed vegetables 1 jar spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (26 ounces) 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Add frozen vegetagbles during the last…

Neopolitan Tuna Fettucine

Neopolitan Tuna Fettucine

Ingredients 8 ounces whole grain fettuccine pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can no salt added diced tomatoes (14.5 oz. can) 2 teaspoons capers 5 ounces canned tuna, packed in water, drained…

One Pan Spaghetti

One Pan Spaghetti

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef (lean) 1 onion (medium, chopped) 3 1/2 cups water 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces) 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 1/4 teaspoon pepper 16 ounces spaghetti…

Mini Caprese Bites

Mini Caprese Bites

Ingredients 4 cherry tomatoes 1 cheese stick, part-skim 8 fresh basil (leaves) 1 teaspoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (or other vinegar) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Slice string cheese into 4 equal…

Mousse a la Banana

Mousse a la Banana

Ingredients 2 tablespoons milk (low-fat, 1%) 4 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 banana (medium, cut into quarters) 1 cup yogurt (plain, low-fat) 8 slices banana slices (1/4 inch) Directions 1. Place milk, sugar, vanilla, and banana in blender. Process…

Magic Crust Quiche

Magic Crust Quiche

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 2 cups vegetables (can use frozen, fresh or leftovers) 1 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat (shredded) 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk, 1% 3/4 cup baking mix (like Bisquick) Directions Wash hands…

Italian Bean Soup

Italian Bean Soup

Ingredients 1 can great northern beans (15 ounce) 1 can red kidney beans (15 ounce) 2 cans pinto beans (15 ounce) 46 us fluid ounces tomato juice (or V-8 juice) 1 can Italian style or stewed tomatoes (15 ounce, low…

Italian Broccoli and Pasta

Tagliatelle and green salad

Ingredients 6 ounces fettucini noodles, uncooked 3 tablespoons green onion (chopped, also called scallions) 2 cups broccoli florets 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried) 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can stewed tomatoes (low-sodium, 14.5 ounce) 2/3 tablespoon Parmesan…