Serves 6 to 8

12 pieces Lasagne, uncooked
3 cups tomato or spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 15 1/2-oz. can kidney beans, drained
1 10-oz. package frozen corn, thawed
1 package chili seasoning mix
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, grated

In a medium bowl, stir together the spaghetti sauce, water, beans, corn and chili seasoning mix.

Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Arrange 4 pieces of lasagne (3 lengthwise, 1 widthwise) over the sauce. Cover with 1 cup of sauce. Spread 1/2 of … read more

Serves 8 to 10

1 lb. Medium Egg Noodles
3/4 lb. mild sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 16oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup egg substitute, slightly beaten
1 can low-fat cream of mushroom soup, mixed with one can of water
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. chili pepper
2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese
picante sauce

Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, saute sausage, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet. Drain sausage mixture. While mixture is draining, scramble eggs in skillet. When eggs are done, add eggs, soup with … read more

Serves 6

3 strips lean bacon, chopped
2 medium onions, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 28-oz. can peeled tomatoes
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 12-oz. jar salsa

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Cook bacon in a medium, non-reactive (non-aluminum) saucepan over medium-high heat until it has browned lightly. Pour off any excess fat. Add onions, garlic and zucchini and saute over medium heat until soft, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and break up with a fork. Add corn and salsa. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. … read more

Serves 8

8 oz. Penne, Mostaccioli or Rotini, uncooked
1 16-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 16-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 11-oz. can yellow corn kernels, drained
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/4-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tbsp. dried parsley
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Prepare pasta according package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine … read more

Serves 8

32 to 36 Jumbo Shells (12-oz. package), uncooked
3/4 pound extra-lean ground beef
1.25-oz. package low-sodium taco seasoning mix
1 cup water
16-oz. can refried beans with chilies
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup mild, medium or hot picante sauce
8-oz. can low-sodium tomato sauce
2-oz. can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Optional Garnishes:
Low-fat sour cream
Low-fat grated Cheddar cheese
Chopped jalapeos
Chopped cilantro
Salsa
Guacamole

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, saute beef in a large skillet until browned; drain well. Add taco seasoning mix and water; … read more

Serves 6 to 8

8 oz. Bow Ties, Elbow Macaroni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
8 oz. lean ground beef
1 16-oz. can kidney beans or pinto beans, drained
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 8-oz. cans whole kernel corn, drained
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup low-fat, plain yogurt
1/2 cup medium salsa
1/2 cup broken tortilla chips

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

In a medium skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Add beans, cumin and … read more

Serves 7

14 pieces Manicotti, uncooked
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
1 4-oz. can chopped green chilies, drained
3/4 cup non-fat sour cream, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
1 16-oz. jar mild picante sauce, heated
1/2 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions or red onion

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, saut beef, onion and green pepper in a large skillet until browned; drain well. Stir in chilies, 1/2 cup sour cream and salt. When pasta is done, drain … read more

Serves 6

8 oz. Medium Shells, Elbow Macaroni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt to taste
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 11-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into strips
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1 2 1/4-oz. can sliced black olives, drained
3/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup non-fat sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. hot or mild salsa
2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain … read more

Serves 6

6 oz. Vermicelli, broken into 1-inch pieces
2 14-1/2 oz. cans chicken broth
1 14-1/2 oz. can roasted garlic seasoned chicken broth
2 cups water
1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 pound smoked sausage
1 14-1/2 oz. can Mexi-corn, drained
1 14-1/2 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp. lime juice

Combine broths, water, tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder and cumin in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Cut the sausage in half lengthwise then … read more

Serves 6

1 pound spinach Fettuccine, uncooked
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper
3 tbsp. unsalted butter or margarine
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp. gold tequila
2 tbsp. lime juice
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 1/4 pounds chicken breast, diced 3/4-inch
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Saute cilantro, garlic and jalapeno in 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat for … read more