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:
Meal Type Lunch
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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…
Oven-Fried Yucca
Ingredients 20 pieces of yucca (cassava) (fresh, cut into 3-inch sections and peeled) 1 cooking spray (as needed, non-stick) Directions 1. In a kettle, combine the yucca with enough cold water to cover it by 1 inch. Bring the water…
Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper 3 cups fresh vegetables (cut up, such as potatoes, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, or red peppers) Directions Wash hands with…