Linguine with Brie & Raw Tomato Sauce
Despite decadent chunks of melty Brie, this pasta dish is surprisingly light, perfect for spring and as easy to make (just 15 minutes!) as it is tasty.
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Mediterranean Salmon Baked in Foil
These Mediterranean salmon packets are simple to prepare (just 10 minutes of prep!) and flavored with a blend of chunky veggies, plus salty feta and aromatic basil.
Zucchini, Tomato & Fresh Herb Fettuccine
There's just a dab of goat cheese in this recipe, adding creaminess and a bright tang to the dish without adding a heap of fat or calories.
Virgin Mojito
Crush mint, lime and basil together, and you've got a refreshing blast of flavor in this Virgin Mojito recipe! While basil may seem unconventional in a beverage, it's actually botanically related to mint, adding a light floral essence.
Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Tuna
Forget about a boring tuna sandwich for lunch - with just 10 minutes of work, this light and colorful tuna salad will fill you up without weighing you down.
Thai Curry Paste
Use this paste instead of buying one from the store for light, simple and uncomplicated curries full of Southeast Asian flavors like lemongrass, Thai Basil, coriander, turmeric and ginger!
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Our cleaned-up redo of this timeless classic conjures up memories of your favorite Italian restaurant meal, but with less fat!
Rustic Genovese Basil Pesto Pasta
Hell's Kitchen champ Christina Machamer's hearty basil pesto - traditional as it is - isn't "weighted" in the past, thanks to the use of Fontinella cheese or low-fat Parmesan. Plus, you can play around with different herbs to make novel pestos.
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
A love for portobello burgers inspired this reader to find other ways to incorporate the meaty mushroom into her cooking. Her portobello mushroom recipe is filling enough to be eaten as a full meal!
Grilled Italian
Five simple ingredients lend themselves to an Italian-flavored grilled cheese sure to win you brownie points with the whole family.
Everyday Marinara Sauce
This versatile robust sauce is a great staple to have on hand in your fridge or freezer. And feel free to jazz up our recipe with your favorite herbs and spices for varied flavor every day of the week.
Creamy Asparagus Soup
By ditching the requisite heavy cream and butter, we’ve stripped our creamy asparagus soup of its potentially weighty calorie count – it rings in at just over 200 calories and includes succulent toppers like crabmeat, Parmesan, bread cubes and more!
Avocado Pesto
Chef Kristi Richey of Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop adds some zing to her sandwiches with this creamy avocado pesto. Just spread a tablespoon or two on one of your whole-wheat bread slices or use it as a topper for your favorite whole-wheat pasta!