Healthy pasta recipes

Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Pasta

6 ounces 416 Cuisine Cayenne Orecchiette Pasta

1/2 C black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 C avocado, diced

12 small shrimp; devained, cooked, and peeled

2 T fresh lime juice

3 ounces plain greek yogurt

2 T fresh chopped cilantro

 

Cook pasta to al dente and run under cold water since this is a cold pasta dish.  Toss with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking and add to large bowl.

Add avocado, shrimp, and beans.  Mix gently.

Whisk lime juice with yogurt.  Dress the pasta salad with desired amount of the yogurt dressing and garnish with cilantro.

 

Makes 3 servings- 333 calories each

 

 

Vegetarian Meatballs with Pasta and Sauce

6 ounces 416 Cuisine Garlic Pasta

Sauce:

28 ounces of crushed tomatoes

1 C mushroom

1 green bell pepper

1 clove grated or minced garlic

salt to taste

1 T fresh lemon juice

1/4 t oregano

1 t basil (dried)

fresh basil ribbons to garnish

Vegetarian Meatballs:

1 can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 yellow squash, cubed

1/2 C bread crumb

1/4 C parmesan cheese

1 cloves grated or minced garlic

1/4 C onion, minced

1/2 t salt

1/4 t red pepper flake (optional)

1/4 t oregano

1 t basil (dried)

1 egg

 

For sauce- saute mushroom and peppers and garlic in olive oil until tender.  Add crushed tomatoes and spices and simmer for at least 30 minutes, longer for better results.

Add fresh lemon juice a few minutes before serving.

 

For meatballs- saute squash in olive oil with a bit of salt until it is very soft- about 10 minutes.  Add squash and beans to food processor and pulse until the mixture is well combined, but not completely smooth.  Add mixture to large work bowl and add remaining ingredients.  Mix until just combined, do not overwork.  Form balls, about the size of golf balls (you will get about 12 out of the batch) and place them on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet. 

Bake at 375^ for 25 minutes or until done.

 

Cook pasta to just before al dente, drain and add to sauce for a few minutes before serving.  Serve each dish with 3 meatballs and garnish with fresh basil.

 

Makes 4 servings 425 calories each