Manicotti stuffed with crabmeat, cheese and spinach, then topped with a creamy tomato sauce. 12 manicotti shells, uncooked1-1/2 tbsp butter1 clove garlic, crushed3 tbsp flour1-1/2 cups milk1 can (19oz) diced tomatoes, drained1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 tsp basil1/2 tsp oregano1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper10 oz crabmeat (or imitation crab), chopped1-1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese10 oz…
Category: Pasta
Bow-Tie Pasta with Tuna
A really fast stovetop meal of pasta, tuna and veggies in a creamy cheese sauce. 3 cups bow-tie pasta2 tsp olive oil1 red pepper, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 can condensed mushroom soup1 cup cheddar cheese1/4 cup light sour cream1/4 cup parmesan cheese2 tbsp sundried tomato pesto1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, minced2 green onions, sliced1 can flaked…
Turkey and Red Pepper Rotini
A quick pasta dish made on the stovetop with ground turkey and red peppers. 3 cups whole wheat rotini noodles2 tsp olive oil1 lb lean ground turkey1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 red pepper, chopped1 jar pasta sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup sour cream Cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Heat olive oil in…
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Try a new spin on lasagna with this recipe using butternut squash, spinach and cheese. 1 large butternut squash 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil salt and pepper, to taste 1 10 oz package chopped frozen spinach, cooked and drained 2 cups cottage cheese 12 cooked whole wheat lasagna noodles…
Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce, 3 Ways
I’ve been away for the last few days visiting my parents on beautiful Vancouver Island. So to make up for depriving you of recipes, here is a 3-way. Now don’t get too excited, it’s probably not what you’re thinking! This is a recipe you can use in 3 different meals so it saves you time…
Turkey Lasagna
Here is my favourite lasagna recipe, made with healthy ground turkey and spinach. 2 tsp olive oil10 oz ground turkey or extra-lean ground beef1 onion, chopped1 clove crushed garlic1 14 oz can diced tomatoes1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tsp basil1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp sugar12 no-boil whole wheat lasagna noodles2 cups nonfat…
Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake
An easy casserole made with ground beef, rotini, spinach in a creamy tomato sauce, and of course lots of cheese. 1 onion, diced1 clove crushed garlic1 lb lean ground beef1 jar (26 oz) of your favourite pasta sauce1 can condensed mushroom soup1/4 cup parmesan cheese1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 pkg (375g) whole…
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with cottage cheese and spinach. Printable Recipe 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 10oz package of frozen chopped spinach 2 cups of cottage cheese 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 tsp oregano salt and pepper 1 700ml bottle of pasta sauce 18 cooked jumbo pasta shells 1 cup…
Ukrainian Mac & Cheese
This meal isn’t exactly Ukrainian, but it reminded me a lot of nalysnyky (Ukrainian crepes), so that’s what I’m calling it. Like nalysnyky, this dish has cottage cheese, eggs, and sour cream. Unlike nalysnyky, this is very simple to make. Just toss everything in a crockpot and in a few hours you have a great dinner. Printable…
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
A great low-fat version of this popular classic. You may never want to use a store-bought alfredo sauce again! 12 oz uncooked fettucine2 tbsp butter1-2 cloves crushed garlic1 1/2 cups milk1 1/2 tbsps flour1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/2 tsp basil1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper1/4 cup low-fat sour cream2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 or 2…
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