Showing posts with label wheat pasta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wheat pasta. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Grilled Chicken over a Wheat Spaghetti Alfredo topped with Bell Peppers & Tomatoes

Cindy's Grilled Chicken Alfredo over whole grain spaghetti  topped with Bell Peppers & Tomatoes






Ingredients:
  • 4 Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tablespoon of Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon of Chili Powder
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoon of smart balance butter spread (Seperated)
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 package of Whole grain Spaghetti noodles
  • 1/2 cup of fat free cream cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon of corn starch or wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup of skim milk
Directions:
  1. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter spread, Grill chicken and peppers in a skillet until no longer pink
  2. Sprinkle Cumin, Italian Seasoning & Chili Powder on chicken
  3. Boil your pasta as directed on box
  4. In a medium sauce pan over low-medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of smart balance butter and add garlic
  5. Add in skim milk, corn starch, and fat free cream cheese- turn down to simmer-low 
  6. Add in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
  7. Stir often until even consistency and do not let sauce boil.
  8. Place your noodles on the plate, top with Alfredo sauce, side of chicken and top with cooked peppers and fresh sliced Roma tomatoes 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Cindy's Wheat Penne Turkey Casserole

Cindy' s Wheat Penne Turkey Casserole- Jason's New Favorite :)








Servings- 6

Protein- 30 grams
Carbs- 24 grams
Fat- 7 grams

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey
15 ozs tomato sauce
1 tsp stevia
8 ozs cottage cheese
8 ozs fat free cream cheese
12 ozs wheat penne noodles (uncooked)
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp of Italian seasoning
1 tbsp of garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tsp of white pepper

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground turkey combining salt, garlic powder, pepper, white pepper, and Italian seasoning for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned. Drain the turkey, stir in the tomato sauce and stevia, and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese . Mix well and set aside.

3. Cook noodles according to package directions. Place them into a 9x13-inch baking dish (coating with spray oil), then layer the turkey mixture over the noodles. Then layer the cream cheese mixture over the turkey, and top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.