Pasta and Entrees

Mixed Bean Soup with Pasta

Ingredient List: 

 

3 quarts vegetable stock
1, 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes in puree
1, 15 ounce can black beans, drained
1, 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained
1, 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained
2 medium carrots, trimmed, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 medium stalk celery ribs, washed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
3/4 cup onion, peeled and chopped
1 small green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 small red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon basil
1 cup dry pasta, Penne or Rotini
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
pepper to taste

Description: 
Great served in warm homemade bread bowls. See our recipe for Whole Wheat Bread Bowls. Read more

Couscous with Chicken & Salsa

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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, seasoned
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 yellow bell pepper, cut in bite-size pieces
1 cup thick and chunky salsa, heated
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese mixture
3/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions

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Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza Crust

Ingredient List: 

2 1/2 cups bread or all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 cup very warm water (120 to130 degrees)
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Directions:  Preheat oven to 400°F.

In medium bowl combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast, salt and basil; mix thoroughly. Add water, oil and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until almost smooth. Gradually add enough flour to form a firm dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured board. Knead dough about 3 to 5 minutes, adding flour as needed, until not sticky. Place dough in a sealable bowl or plastic bag sprayed with cooking spray. Let rest 45 minutes. (This can be refrigerated up to 24 hours.)
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Pumpkin Lasagna

Ingredient List: 

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1/2 cup half-and-half cream 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves Dash pepper 9 no-cook lasagna noodles 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil until tender; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, cream, sage, pepper and remaining salt.

Spread 1/2 cup pumpkin sauce in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three noodles (noodles will overlap slightly). Spread 1/2 cup pumpkin sauce to edges of noodles. Top with half of mushroom mixture, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce.Read more

Broccoli Swiss Quiche with Whole Wheat Pie Crust

Ingredient List: 

Whole Wheat Pastry Crust 

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 
1 teaspoon sugar 
¾ teaspoon salt 
5 tablespoons vegetable oil 
2 tablespoons milk 

Ingredient List: 
Quiche Filling


3 eggs
1 cup broccoli, cooked and chopped 
1 1/2 cups low-fat Swiss cheese, shredded 
8 ounces evaporated skim milk 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1 small onion, chopped 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon pepper 
1 medium tomato, sliced 
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese  

Directions for Crust:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Into 8 or 9-inch quiche plate or pie plate, stir together flour, sugar and salt. With fork, whip together oil and milk; pour over flour mixture. Mix with fork till all flour is dampened. Press dough evenly against bottom and sides of plate. Crimp edges.Read more

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