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Tuna Niçoise Pasta Toss
By Lv2Cook
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan
- 2 cups small red potatoes quartered (about 10 ounces)
- 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/3 cup diced shallots
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups uncooked cavatappi (spiral-shaped pasta)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
- 2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (9-ounce) can solid white tuna in water drained
- Freshly ground pepper
Pesto Baguettes
By Lv2Cook
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a 2-cup glass measure, and let stand 5 minutes
- 1 package dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water (105º to 115º)
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Cook the meat in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble
- 1 1/2 pounds ultra-lean ground beef
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 large)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes undrained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes undrained
- 1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers undrained
- 14 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 1 3/4 pounds uncooked pasta)
Sicilian Pasta Pie
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups thinly sliced onion
- 1/2 cup (2 × 1/4-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups quartered cherry tomato
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato sprinkles
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 6 cups hot cooked linguine (about 10 ounces uncooked pasta)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 cups diced seeded tomato
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped purple onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound medium shrimp cooked and peeled
- Boston lettuce leaves (optional)
Meatballs in Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º . Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; shape mixture into 54 (1-inch) meatballs
- 2 pounds ground round
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup minced fresh onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup grape jelly
Strawberry-Apricot Caramel Sundaes
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; stir well
- 1 cup (about 6 ounces) chopped apricots
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 cups vanilla low-fat ice cream
- 1/4 cup fat-free butterscotch-flavored sundae syrup
- 4 teaspoons chopped pistachios
- Sugar cookies (optional)
Orzo "Risotto" with Prosciutto
By Lv2Cook
Bring the broth to a boil in a small saucepan
- 2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen petite green peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chopped leek
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) minced prosciutto or lean smoked ham
- 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Dried Apricot-Chutney
By Lv2Cook
Combine 1/2 cup water, apricot, and next 6 ingredients (apricot through red pepper) in a medium saucepan, and stir ...
- 1 cup water divided
- 1 cup coarsely chopped dried apricot
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin-pie spice
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup peeled, coarsely chopped Golden Delicious apple
Tuna Kebabs
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat
- 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Shanghai Coastline Spice Mix (see recipe)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts (8 to 10 count) drained and halved
- Cooking spray
- Shanghai Spinach Rice (see below)
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- SHANGHAI SPINACH RICE
- 2 2/3 cups water
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 cup chopped spinach leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Shanghai Coastline Spice Mix (see recipe)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt