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Healthy Light Pasta and Noodle Recipes

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

June 29, 2020 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is easy to make and perfect for summer barbecues or picnics. Juicy, sweet, farm fresh tomatoes are featured in this vegetarian friendly pasta salad. Our church provides a unique community feel, despite its size. One of ways I like to serve is cooking meals for people and families who are going…

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Filed Under: csa, ENTERTAINING, Pasta and Noodles, salads, side dishes, vegetarian

Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

February 4, 2020 by Jeanette 28 Comments

Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup - made with rich beef bone broth and spiced up with red pepper flakes, this Asian noodle soup will warm up your belly

This Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup is made with rich beef bone broth and spiced up with Korean red pepper flakes ~ it will warm up your belly. It was just 15 degrees one day last week (3 degrees with the windchill factor) and this Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup was calling my name. I…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, soups Tagged With: bone broth, cellophane noodles, glass noodles, Korean, mung bean noodles, spicy

Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

October 28, 2019 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup is an aromatic dish that is scented with star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cumin and Szechuan peppercorns. My dad used to make a version of this soup noodle dish. Over the years, I’ve made this comfort dish, often following my aunt’s recipe. I love Asian noodle soups, and this is one…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Dinner, Instant Pot, Pasta and Noodles, soups Tagged With: authentic Chinese recipe, comfort food

Cold Chinese Sesame Noodles Recipe

June 19, 2019 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Cold Chinese Sesame Noodles - I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a big hit. Great for parties! ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Cold Chinese Sesame Noodles are a great make-ahead dish for lazy summer days or for entertaining. This has been in my recipe repertoire for over 20 years, and continues to be my go-to dish for summer entertaining. Keep it vegetarian, or add some shredded cooked chicken for a main course meal. I grew up eating…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain

Easy Pasta with Spinach Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese Recipe

June 3, 2019 by Jeanette 26 Comments

Spinach Tomato Parmesan Pasta © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Pasta with Spinach Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese takes just 20 minutes to prepare, and makes a great all in one dish, packed with spinach. This vegetarian-friendly meal is sure to please. Moms need a break from cooking once in a while. Like most moms, I rarely seem to get a break, no matter what time…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, Dinner, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, vegetarian Tagged With: easy, pasta, quick, spinach, tomatoes, vegetarian

Kale Basil Pistachio Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe

July 4, 2018 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Kale Garlic Scape Basil Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Kale Basil Pistachio Garlic Scape Pesto is a great way to enjoy in-season farmer’s market produce. I remember the first time I tasted pesto many years ago. Just a spoonful of pesto packs a flavorful aromatic punch to any dish. Traditional pesto is made with basil and pine nuts, but I love adding leafy green…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, vegetarian Tagged With: csa, farmer's market, garlic scapes, kale pesto, pasta with pesto

Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta

May 23, 2018 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Easy Grilled Garlic Chili Shrimp with Pasta and Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta is quick and delicious, and it comes together in just 30 minutes. I love efficient meals. The key to an preparing an “efficient” meal is preparing and cooking ingredients in the most logical sequence. The trick to getting this Grilled Chili Garlic Shrimp with Pesto Pasta on the…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: grilled shrimp, grilling, pesto, quick and easy dinner

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

May 16, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad is easy to make, healthy and perfect for barbecues and picnics. I love casual entertaining, especially when fresh local produce is in season. Our local farmer’s market has expanded over the years, and fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella are readily available. There’s also a stand that sells excellent fresh…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: buffalo mozzarella, entertaining, fresh tomatoes, pasta salad, pesto, summer pasta recipe, vegetarian

Pasta with Asparagus Pancetta and Pine Nuts (Gluten-Free, Low Carb)

March 28, 2018 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Gluten-Free Low Carb Pasta with Asparagus Pancetta and Pine Nuts - this takes just 15 minutes to make - so simple and delicious!

This light, gluten-free, low carb Pasta with Asparagus Pancetta and Pine Nuts comes together in just 15 minutes. Asparagus is one of the first signs of Spring that I look forward to. This recipe uses shirataki pasta so you can get your pasta fix even if you’re on a gluten-free or low carb diet. I…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, low carb, main courses, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: asparagus, gluten-free pasta, low carb, low carb pasta alternative, shirataki noodles, tofu shirataki noodles

Easy Tomato Paste Pasta Sauce Recipe

February 21, 2018 by Jeanette 47 Comments

Tomato Paste Pasta - only 3 ingredients - cheap, quick and easy

Tomato Paste Pasta Sauce is a quick and easy dish that comes together in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for nights when you don’t know what to make for dinner. I’ve been making this simple pasta for more than a decade. It is made with literally three ingredients ~ extra virgin olive oil, tomato paste and garlic….

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Filed Under: allergies, back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, homemade tomato sauce, kid-friendly, pasta, quick and easy, tomato pasta, whole grain

Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce Recipe

September 10, 2017 by Jeanette 53 Comments

Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Sauce - easy, delicious and freezes well - great for busy weekdays!

This Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce is perfect for weeknight meals – make a double recipe and freeze it. My kids and husband love pasta with Bolognese sauce, so this has become a regular favorite at dinnertime. I’ve taught each of my young adult children how to make this sauce. It’s economical, can be made…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, Slow Cooker Tagged With: bolognese sauce, easy crockpot recipe, pasta sauce, slow cooker, turkey bolognese

Pepe’s White Clam Sauce Pasta

July 31, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Fresh White Clam Sauce - the secret is a touch of cream and a slightly thickened sauce

Pepe’s White Clam Sauce Pasta features fresh cherrystone clams in a creamy, yet not heavy sauce. Each summer, I buy fresh cherrystone clams from Pepe’s Cream of the Crop at our local farmer’s market. Ed and Laurie Popadic, owners and operators of Pepe’s Cream of the Crop, harvest their clams from the Long Island Sound….

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Filed Under: Dinner, farmer's market, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: farmer's market, pasta, Pepe's Cream of the Crop, white clam sauce

Low-Budget Cooking: Pasta Carbonara Recipe

July 24, 2017 by Kyle Chen 4 Comments

Kyle Pasta Carbonara

This is part 5 in a new series: College Cooking Crash Course. This series is written by Kyle, a student at Princeton University, and is designed for college students looking to learn the basics of making healthy, cost-effective, and delicious meals. Today, Kyle will be discussing one of the go-to meals for college student – pasta!…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, College Cooking, College Meals, Dinner, How To, lunch, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Recipes, sauces, Uncategorized Tagged With: college cooking, college cooking crash course, easy recipe, pasta

Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

July 22, 2017 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Pasta Puttanesca - budget friendly, quick and easy recipe for busy weeknights

Pasta Puttanesca is a budget-friendly, quick meal that comes together in 15 minutes for busy weeknights. I’ve been making this pasta sauce for years because it can be made with pantry items that I usually stock. My college age sons have learned how to make this simple recipe because it’s inexpensive and easy. I first…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, College Meals, dairy-free, Dinner, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: pasta, quick and easy, tomato

Zha Jiang Mian Recipe

July 19, 2017 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Zha Jiang Mian - easy, delicious Chinese meat sauce over noodles with cucumbers and shredded egg omelet

Zha Jiang Mian is a popular Chinese noodle dish with meat sauce that I grew up eating. It’s my Dad’s signature dish that I remember the most when I was growing up. Even as an adult, he would send me care packages with a container of his Zha Jiang Mian. A few weeks ago, we…

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Filed Under: Asian, lunch, main courses, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: Beijing noodles, Chinese meat sauce, Peking noodles, traditional Chinese food, zha jiang noodles

Chicken Cheese Pasta Casserole With Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping Recipe

July 20, 2015 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Chicken Pasta Casserole with Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping - chunks of chicken, oregano, fresh basil and a Parmesan breadcrumb topping make this easy pasta dish standout from the crowd

This Baked Chicken Cheese Pasta Casserole with Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping is an easy and delicious meal to make for your family or make for a friend. Recently, a friend of ours asked me to make dinner for him and his two girls. His daughter had just had spinal surgery and as a single dad, he…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: breadcrumb topping, casserole, chicken, cooking for community, cooking for friends, parmesan cheese, pasta

Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic Recipe

July 6, 2015 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic - just 3 fresh ingredients make this easy and delicious pasta

This Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic takes just 30 minutes to prepare, perfect for a quick and easy dinner.  The key is to use the freshest tomatoes and best extra virgin olive oil you can find. Our family just got back from an incredible family vacation on the island of St. Martin…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: basil, fresh tomatoes, pasta primavera, quick and easy dinner, St Martin

Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe

October 16, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Garlic lovers - you have to try this Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Sauce - mellow roasted garlic adds a punch to the sauce!

This Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Sauce is extra flavorful. Use in place of regular tomato sauce for pasta dishes, pizza, chicken parmesan and more. This past weekend, all three of my college-age boys came home. It was so great to see all four of my boys together again – all the noise, laughter, and debating…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: pasta sauce, roasted garlic

Lemon Pasta with Shrimp, Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn and Basil

October 6, 2014 by Jeanette 19 Comments

30 Minute Lemon Pasta with Shrimp Corn Tomatoes & Basil © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Lemon Pasta with Shrimp, Peppers, Tomatoes, Corn and Basil is fresh and light. Facebook can be a dangerous thing. You never know who’s watching. The other night, I posted a picture of this pasta dish on Facebook, and my neighbor saw it and commented “There’s a kitchen two doors down the lane that needs…

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Filed Under: Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, Seafood, shellfish Tagged With: end of summer produce, pasta, shrimp

Easy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe

September 15, 2014 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Easy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe - this quick and easy dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

This Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta comes together quickly ~ dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. There are many days when I have no idea what I’m making for dinner. Time is short, the kids are hungry, and I find myself in a flurry of activity in the kitchen as I…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: chicken, pasta, quick and easy dinner recipe, sundried tomatoes

50 Easy Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes

September 1, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes

You’ll want to refer to this collection of Easy Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes often for quick dinner ideas throughout the school year. Pictured (left to right, top to bottom): Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta, Asparagus Pasta Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing (The Lemon Bowl), Healthy Pasta Salad with Artichokes (Food Faith Fitness), Pictured (left to…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, Dinner, Family, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Meal Planning, Pasta and Noodles Tagged With: back to school, dinner ideas, easy pasta recipes, healthy pasta recipes, meatless meal, Meatless Monday, vegetarian

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