Skinny Brides Guide To Creamy Pasta Primavera Recipes

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

THE SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Combine splenda eggs and apple sauce
• In a separate bowl combine the next six ingredients.
• Using an electric mixer, gradually beat flour mixture into egg mixture.
• Gently, stir in carrots.
• Bake in bundt pan for 35-40 minutes or until tooth pick inserted near the center comes out clean.

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO HAM AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in 2-quart saucepan; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• Heat oven to 350°F In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix milk and flour with wire whisk until well blended. Stir into vegetables in skillet. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in mayonnaise, pepper and cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
• Place ham and potatoes in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Pour milk mixture over ham mixture; stir to mix. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown on top.

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO CHEESY POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F
• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, melted vegetable oil spread, salt and pepper until blended.
• Stir in potatoes, onion and cheese. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed croutons and paprika.
• Bake uncovered 55 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown and mixture is bubbly.

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package omitting salt and adding broccoli for last 2 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
• In large bowl, mix pasta, broccoli and the next five ingredients.
• For dressing, in a medium bowl, beat the remaining ingredients, except the almonds) with wire whisk until smooth. Add to pasta mixture; toss to mix well.
• Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Before serving, stir in almonds.

LOW FAT CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute garlic in oil, adding carrots and green vegetables.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Blend yogurt and cheese in blender until smooth.
• Drain pasta.
• Toss with remaining ingredients to sprinkle on top.
• Serve hot with extra grated cheese.

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA -- EASY!

Steps:

• Heat a large pot of water to boiling and throw in the pasta.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a small sauce pan and put in the white part of the spring onion.
• Fry for about 30 seconds and then add the tomatoes.
• Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes, adding a spoonful of water if the tomatoes get too dry, until you have a sauce.
• While the tomatoes are simmering, you can lightly fry your veggies in the other tbsp of oil.
• When the tomatoes have cooked down, add the ricotta, milk and hot sauce.
• Blend with a hand blender to make the sauce smooth.
• Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.
• Top with the veggies, green part of the spring onion and parmesan cheese if desired.
• Salt and pepper to taste.