Power-Packed Pastas
Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs
To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, which are baked rather than fried. Prep Time: 40 minutes Ready in: 1 1/4 hours Yield: 6 servings Ease of Prep: Moderate Recipe Ingredients 1/3 cup bulgur 1/2 cup hot water 4 ounces lean ground beef 4 ounces hot Italian [...]
Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms & Basil
EatingWell reader Sidra Goldman of Washington, D.C., contributed this fresh-tasting whole-wheat pasta recipe. Lemon zest accents the basil beautifully. Prep Time: 10 minutes Ready in: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each Ease of Prep: Easy Recipe Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic , minced 2 ounces shiitake mushrooms , [...]
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
In this version, the eggs are cooked into a custardlike sauce. An extra step, yes, but the technique ensures food safety. To vary the vegetables, try green beans, asparagus or frozen peas (cook peas separately from pasta). Prep Time: 30 minutes Ready in: 40 minutes Yield: 6 servings, 1 cup each Ease of Prep: Moderate [...]
Lasagna Rolls
Crumbled tofu replaces the ricotta in our Italian-style vegetarian meal. Prep Time: 45 minutes Ready in: 45 minutes Yield: 6 servings, 2 rolls each Ease of Prep: Easy Recipe Ingredients 12 whole-wheat lasagna noodles 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 14-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu , drained, rinsed and crumbled [...]
Fresh Pomodoro Pasta, White Beans & Olives
Capture the flavor of vine-ripe tomatoes with this elegant yet ultra-quick fresh tomato sauce. Although it’s an uncooked sauce, the beans are heated briefly in the olive oil and garlic just to flavor them. Prep Time: 25 minutes Ready in: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ease of Prep: Easy Recipe Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta [...]