Southwest Pasta Recipes

I got this recipe from the Light & Tasty magazine - its a comforting casserole. I prepare the recipe into two baking dishes (4x9) and freeze one for another night. The nutritional info I recorded uses reduced-fat cream cheese and milk - you can make it with the fat-free that the recipe calls for and save some fat & calories.

Quick and nutritious, this zesty take on pasta salad is a family favorite. Garnish with fresh herbs and black olives.

If you are not familiar with the one pot wonder method, you simply put uncooked pasta, veggies, seasoning, and broth into a large pot, cover it, and let it cook for about 12-15 minutes. That’s it! The pasta absorbs the cooking liquid and creates an almost creamy sauce.

1 overflowing cup = 1 serving

I found this recipe here, but tweaked it to my family's needs, then I couldn't find it to add it to my planner????

Add extra fiber to the pasta salad

easy light salad that is great to make ahead and eat all week. great item to bring to a picnic or potluck and you won't feel the guilt. low fat and high fiber.

Great for picnics

A slightly spicy 4-cheese, roasted pepper and tomato sauce mixes with salsa, TVP granules and holiday-shaped pasta before being topped with panko and Daiya Pepperjack Shreds for extra kick! The sauce isnt #vegan but it could easily be made so with a vegan Parmesan added to plain tomato sauce instead of the 4 cheese blend I had in the pantry.

big recipe for sharing with others. Good pot luck dish

My tangy pasta creation

Simple Pasta Meal with a Spicy Kick

This makes a great healthy choice for a covered dish dinner.

Took an awesome recipe from RDEPASS but made it low sodium with frozen corn and used dried beans and my own homemade salsa.

Jazzed up this recipe from Kraft Foods by adding more veggies since I didn't have enough chicken on hand! Was totally delicious! Next time I will add some black beans to increase the protein.

made with Philly cooking creme

Great as a side dish, at a picnic, or as a meatless entree.

Whole grain pasta with black beans

KRAFT recipe, my edits

From Ronzoni Garden Delight! Nutrition information does not include tortilla chips.