serves 4
You might need to buy:
- uncooked bow-tie pasta
- butter or margarine
- 10-3/4-oz can cream of chicken soup
- pesto sauce
- milk
serves 12
You might need to buy:
- mostaccioli
- ground beef or sausage
- spaghetti sauce
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. Uncover; top with remaining 2 cups cheese and parsley. Bake 10 minutes longer.
serves 15
You might need to buy:
- cottage cheese
- eggs
- vegetable oil
- lasagna noodles
- salt
- basil
- tomato paste
- tomato sauce
- ground beef
- grated parmesan cheese
- parsley
- salt
- black pepper
- sliced mozzarella cheese
watch the amount of liquids you add – last time was too runny
You might need to buy:
- egg noodles
- frozen mixed veggies
- cream of mushroom
- milk
- water
- ground beef
- Shredded Cheddar
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- uncooked linguine noodles
- minced garlic
- dried parsley
- black pepper
- flour
- basil
- salt
- eggs
serves 8
You might need to buy:
- cream of chicken soup
- milk
- diced pimento
- salt
- pepper
serves 8
You might need to buy:
- ground beef
- pepperoni
- Italian seasoning to taste
- dry spaghetti sauce mix
- tomato paste
- water
- pasta shells
- rotini
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- bacon
- ground beef
- dry spaghetti sauce mix
- tomato paste
- cold water
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- penne
- olive oil
- grape tomatoes
- fresh basil
- light ricotta cheese
Nutritional Information Before: 60g fat, 618 calories
After: 4.8g fat, 320 calories
18g protein, 55g carbohydrates, 11 mg cholesterol, 6g fiber, 416mg sodium Healthy Tips:
Whole-wheat pasta has a dense texture that makes it a little tougher than regular pasta. Some people like that chewiness; some don’t. If you’re in the latter category, overcook it a bit. Toward the end of the cooking time, keep testing it until it’s as tender as you like it.
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- • 8 ounces whole wheat penne
- • Pinch of crushed red pepper
- • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- • 6 Tbsp. grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese