Maybe I should have called this my "Summer Farmers Market Pasta." It's full of the vegetables I brought home from the farmers market on Saturday. Like many of my recipes, it can be altered based on what you've got on hand. I almost threw in some Swiss chard (my green of choice these days) and some brilliant yellow crookneck squash, but I decided to save those for another day and another dish.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A healthy and easy version of a Northern Italy Classic

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I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A departure from standard pasta with tomato sauce- Neufchatel Cheese is used in place of cream cheese and the nutmeg and crushed red pepper flakes give it a unique flavor! A great new way to "eat your spinach"!
Ziti or Penne pasta can be used.

Submitted by SHAWNA718

Courtesy of the NLHB, part of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.nhlbi.nih.gov

This is an easy to make dish that is filling and loaded with protein and fibre.

Submitted by HIPPYWENCH

Even a lunch portion of fettuccine Alfredo has 800 calories and 48 grams of fat. Mine has less than 1/2 the calories, 1/5 the fat, and plenty of veggies, too.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Not as high-fat as other versions of mac and cheese, but only eat in moderation!

Submitted by KARENMON

rich macaroni and cheese explodes with flavor for two-thirds of the dish's usual fat content.

Submitted by BSING46

Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

If you love cheese, this is the recipe for you! This recipe is low fat, high protein, and FULL of flavor! Recipe scaled for 4.

Submitted by THEMIGHTYLILLIE

This pasta packs a nutritional punch, and the brightly colored vegetables are quite a sight!

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Very tastey. Beats dine out anytime.

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low sodium

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Easy and Delicious

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Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Yummy & Quick... Even my picky little brother liked it!

Submitted by SUNFLOWER154

Great for pot lucks.

Submitted by KARASTART

Put together this meal while the orzo cooks and you'll be out of the kitchen in no time.

Submitted by TABBYKAT75

Serve with ripe tomatoes dressed with oil and vinegar. Substitute finely chopped red onion if you don't have shallots on hand.

Gluten Free Comfort Food

Submitted by NINELIVES7

This homemade mac-n-cheese is packed with veggies and is ready in just 20 minutes!

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty.

A super easy version of the crispy fried eggplant parm I love!

Submitted by JFALGIATANO

Warning: must love garlic.

This dish serves 1, but can easily be modified to serve more.

Some Soba noodles are gluten-free (check package). They are made from buckwheat and metabolize much more slowly than most carbohydrates, which makes them ideal for diabetics and health-conscious individuals. You can pick them up at your local japanese market or health food store.

If you don't have any chicken leftovers on hand, Marinate chicken breast tenderloins or sliced breasts in some sesame oil, chopped up garlic, sake or rice vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper for 4-24 hours. Cook in nonstick skillet.. adding a bit of soy sauce and sake/wine halfway through the cooking.

This sauce can be used on any noodles with just about any vegetables you like. Enjoy :)

Submitted by VALKYRIA-

Puttanesca is one of my favorite Italian sauces. This version turns ordinary dried brown lentils into real comfort food.

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