Ingredients: 6 ounces spaghetti, reserve 1/2 cup starchy pasta water 1/3 to 1/2 cup pesto Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Fresh lemon juice, as desired 4 cups arugula 2 tablespoons pine nuts Pinches of red pepper flakes Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan or vegan Parmesan, recipe below, optional Instructions: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package […]
Tag: Healthy Pasta
Healthy Pasta
Ingredients: 2 cups any shape pasta, uncooked 1 cup pasta water, reserved 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pesto, divided 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in halves 4 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (2 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes […]
White Pesto Pasta
INGREDIENTS: ½ cup walnuts Kosher salt ½ cup fresh ricotta Zest of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, finely grated 2 tsp. finely chopped oregano 2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. tube- or rod-shaped pasta (such as rigatoni or spaghetti) PREPARATION: 1-Preheat […]
Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 cup low-fat (2%) milk Kosher salt 2 tablespoons Neufchtel or low-fat cream cheese 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 12 ounces fresh fettuccine Freshly ground pepper Directions: Make […]
Healthy Pasta with Spicy Crab
“I was training for a marathon when I created this recipe. Crab is high in protein but low in fat, so it’s a great balance to the … Ingredients: Kosher salt 1 pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 Fresno chile peppers, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup dry white wine 1 pound […]