Tomatoes’ strong, savory flavor can help satisfy us sooner, so we may eat less without trying. We added almonds to up the slim-down factor: Dieters who ate the nuts daily lost 56 percent more fat than those who didn’t, a study from Loma Linda University finds; the nuts’ fiber may prevent fat absorption.
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- almonds
- loosely packed fresh parsley
- sun-dried tomato halves
- olive oil
- whole-wheat penne
Tuna and ’shrooms contain two different umami compounds that work synergistically to enhance the savory flavor. This dish is the lightest of this noodly bunch, with only 350 calories per bowl.
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- whole-wheat farfalle
- olive oil
- chopped fresh rosemary
- dry white wine
- chopped fresh parsley
Tuna and ’shrooms contain two different umami compounds that work synergistically to enhance the savory flavor. This dish is the lightest of this noodly bunch, with only 350 calories per bowl.
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- whole-wheat farfalle
- olive oil
- chopped fresh rosemary
- dry white wine
- chopped fresh parsley
ready in about 30 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- Alfredo Sauce
- Grated Parmesan cheese
ready in about 35 minutes
You might need to buy:
- Alfredo Sauce
- ricotta cheese
- white pepper
- plain bread crumbs
- grated Parmesan cheese
You might need to buy:
- % milk
- cornstarch
- butter
- cooked elbow shaped pasta
You might need to buy:
- uncooked whole wheat elbow or shell pasta
- unsalted butter
- flour
- milk
- beer
- American cheese
- smoked paprika
- mustard powder
- dried thyme
- basil leaves
You might need to buy:
- heavy cream
- vodka
- table salt
- red pepper flakes
- tomato paste
- minced onion
- olive oil
- dried pasta
- finely chopped fresh basil leaves
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- extra-virgin olive oil
- diced unpeeled yukon gold potatoes
- fresh ground white pepper
- finely diced onion
- roughly chopped fresh oregano leaves
- water
- dry white italian wine
- fusilli
- unsalted butter
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- lemon juice
- grated Romano or Parmesan cheese