Meal Type Lunch

Pear PB&J Bouquet

Pear PB&J Bouquet

Ingredients 1 pear 8 teaspoons peanut butter 1 1/3 tablespoons strawberry preserves (4 teaspoons) 8 slices whole grain wheat bread Directions 1. Use a flower-shaped cookie cutter to cut each slide of bread. If bread sticks to cutter, gently push…

Pear Quesadillas

Pear Quesadillas

Ingredients 2 wheat tortillas (8″ diameter) 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon dried basil 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 canned pear halves (sliced thin) 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions Sprinkle cheese, onion, and…

Pear Salad

Pear Salad

Ingredients Directions Put salad greens, chopped vegetables, pears, nuts and raisins in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, yogurt, and orange juice to prepare dressing. Stir dressing into salad mix. Serve.  

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…

Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta, cooked, drained 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 3/4 cup chopped tomato 1/2 cup Shredded carrot 6 hard cooked eggs (cut into wedges) Directions Whisk dressing ingredients in small bowl until blended. Combine pasta,…