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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.…

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…

Salad - penne pasta with asparagus, tomatoes, quail eggs, mozzarella

Pasta Primavera Salad

Ingredients 12 ounces pasta (any shape) 1 package frozen mixed vegetables 1 package dry vegetable soup mix 1 cup low-fat salad dressing, unsalted ((mayonnaise type)) 1/2 cup cheese, reduced-fat (shredded) 3 hard boiled eggs (sliced) Directions 1. Cook pasta according…

Oven Fried Fish

Oven Fried Fish

Ingredients 1 egg (slightly beaten) salt (optional, 1/2 teaspoon) 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound tilapia fillets, fresh or thawed (4 fillets) 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted fresh lime or lemon (sliced, optional) Directions 1. Preheat…

Oven Roasted Chicken

Oven Roasted Chicken

Ingredients 1 chicken, broiler/fryer (thawed, if frozen) 2 tablespoons Italian dressing, low-fat (or olive oil) 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 lemon, quartered (or orange) Directions 1. If chicken is frozen, thaw in the refrigerator 24 hours before cooking. 2. Place…