Lasagna Spirals

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
10 lasagna noodles
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 10-oz package chopped frozen spinach, thawed (squeeze out water)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
6 basil leaves, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
4 cups tomato sauce
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add olive oil. Cook noodles 7-8 minutes. Drain.

Mix ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, basil, egg, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.

Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Spread each noodle with a layer of ricotta mixture, then roll up and place seam side down into the dish. Top spirals with 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 20 minutes. Serve with extra sauce and cheese on the side.

Originally posted in Cosmopolitan
Submitted by Kari Merks

Fiesta Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:
2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups chopped red peppers (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 cup Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions:
Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook and stir 6 min. Add peppers, dressing and chili powder; cook 3 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Stir in salsa and sour cream. Drain pasta. Toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

from Kraft.com
submitted by kdiguise

Mac-and-Cheese Soup

Ingredients:
1 package (32 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 oz small pasta shells
1 bag (16 oz) frozen broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot blend
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil over high heat. Add pasta. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Add vegetables. Cook until pasta and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
Combine milk and flour in a resealable container; shake well to combine. Stir into pasta mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Gradually add the cheese, stirring until cheese melts.

Makes 6 servings
Nutrition per serving:
292 calories
17g protein
11g fat
31g carb
300mg calcium
3g fiber

submitted by Kari Merks
originally posted in Parents magazine

Ecuadorian Spaghetti

Ingredients for Sauce:
1 tomato
1 green peper
1 onion
Fresh Cilantro
2-3 Cube Steaks
Adobo
Cumin
Salt and Pepper
8 oz Tomato Paste

Directions:
Blend in blender on liquefy with about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of water. Add 2 handfuls cilantro leaves to blender and blend again. Cube meat and brown with a little oil in a large saucepan. Once browned, season with Cumin, adobo, salt and pepper. Pour sauce mixture over meat, add can of tomato paste and simmer 2-3 hours. serve over your favorite pasta!

Submitted by LadySimpkins

Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients:
1/2 c. diced bell pepper
1/2 stick of butter
1 med. diced onion
1 c. of broth (from boiled chicken)
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
3 c. of diced cooked chicken
1 can of Rotel tomatoes
1 (7 oz.) pkg. of spaghetti (cooked in chicken broth)
1/2 pound of velveeta cheese (cut into pieces)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Saute bell pepper and onion in butter. Add cup of broth. Simmer until tender. Remove from heat. Add soups and Rotel tomatoes. Stir well. Mix chicken, cooked spaghetti, salt and pepper, cheese, and soup mixture. Bake in large baking dish at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Yields: 8 to 10 servings.

submitted by everlove

Crockpot Chicken Stroganoff

Ingredients:
1 lb chicken
1 envelope dry Italian seasoning
1/8 cup butter
1 can cream of chicken
1 block cream cheese
Pasta of your choice

Directions:
Place chicken, butter, and Italian seasoning in crockpot onnlow for 8 hours. Shred with forks. Add cream of chicken, cream cheese and let melt. Mix well. Cook pasta and combine and serve. I use all low fat ingredients and wheat pasta. It is great!

submitted by jl_nc