Meal Type Dinner

Pasta with Chickpeas

Pasta with Chickpeas, Tomato, and Spinach

Ingredients 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 pieces) 8 ounces medium-size whole-wheat pasta (such as rotini or shells) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 2 carrots (scrubbed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces) 1…

Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

Ingredients 3 cups pasta, uncooked 1/2 cup celery (chopped) 1 bell pepper (medium, chopped) 1/2 cup carrot (diced) 1/2 cup broccoli (chopped) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions 1. Cook pasta according to…

Creamy chicken, green peas, spinach farfalle pasta on a dark background, top view. Mediterranean style healthy eating

Pasta with Greens, Beans, and Chicken

Ingredients 16 ounces pasta, whole wheat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups cooked chicken cubes (or 3 chicken sausages, chopped) 6 cups spinach, chopped (or 1 bunch Swiss chard) 1 can cannellini beans,…

Pea Pesto

Pea Pesto

Ingredients 1 cup frozen peas (can also use fresh or canned) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup basil leaves 1 cup spinach (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1/2 cup walnuts 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4…

Broccoli Bolognese with Orecchiette pasta, sausage meat and parmesan cheese.

Party-Time Pasta

A tasty and colorful dish that the whole family will enjoy. Use whatever frozen veggies you have on hand.  Ingredients Tasty Topping: Directions Notes Learn more about:

Pasta Bolognese

Pasta Bolognese

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 carrot (scrubbed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 celery stalk (chopped into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces) 3/4 pound lean ground beef (80-85% lean) 1 cup water…

Pasta Frittata with Peas

Pasta Frittata with Peas

Ingredients 4 ounces spaghetti (whole grain, regular or thin) 4 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 nutmeg (dash, optional) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 salt (1/8 teaspoon, optional, can omit salt and pass at the table) 2/3 cup cheese (shredded) 1 cup…

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients 1 cup noodles, uncooked 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped) 1 cup tomatoes (chopped) 1 tablespoon margarine 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Directions Cook noodles according to package directions.…

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes, 5″ long 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions 1. Wash and peel sweet potatoes. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. 2. In a large bowl, toss slices in olive oil until coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper…

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Orange Pork Chops

Ingredients 2 pork chops 1 sweet potato (peeled, medium) 1/2 orange (sliced) cinnamon (dash, optional) salt (dash, optional) black pepper (dash, optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 1. In a medium skillet, brown pork chops in a small amount…