Pasta , Rice and Grain Dishes
Whether it's noodles or rice you want, or something a little different, like quinoa, find plenty of dinner ideas using these pantry basics.
Creamy Polenta
Creamy polenta makes a nice change from rice, mashed potatoes and other side dishes. But polenta has a reputation of being labor intensive. Well, not this oven baked version. All it requires is a good stir of the whisk mid-way through cooking, and at the very end. enjoy this low fat polenta with any number of entrees.
Creamy polenta makes a nice change from rice, mashed potatoes and other side dishes. But polenta has a reputation of being labor intensive. Well, not this oven baked version. All it requires is a good stir of the whisk mid-way through cooking, and at the very end. enjoy this low fat polenta with any number of entrees.
Spinach and Ricotta Pasta
Here's a delightfully quick and easy creamy low-fat pasta dish using low-fat ricotta cheese, fresh spinach and basil, and your favorite pasta.
Here's a delightfully quick and easy creamy low-fat pasta dish using low-fat ricotta cheese, fresh spinach and basil, and your favorite pasta.
Sausage, White Bean and Tomato Sauce
A hearty yet low-fat sausage, white bean and tomato sauce that works beautifully over pasta for a warm and filling meal on a cold evening.
A hearty yet low-fat sausage, white bean and tomato sauce that works beautifully over pasta for a warm and filling meal on a cold evening.
Tomato Quinoa Salad
A wonderfully nutritious salad of grape tomatoes, quinoa, hearts of palm and mozzarella cheese, tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing.
A wonderfully nutritious salad of grape tomatoes, quinoa, hearts of palm and mozzarella cheese, tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing.
Tuna Rice Salad
A tasty low fat Tuna and Rice Salad that would make a great picnic salad or a light lunch on the go.
A tasty low fat Tuna and Rice Salad that would make a great picnic salad or a light lunch on the go.
Savory Rice
A simple yet delicious savory rice dish that makes a terrific low fat side dish.
A simple yet delicious savory rice dish that makes a terrific low fat side dish.
Lemon Cilantro Quinoa
A flavorful side dish of quinoa, accented with fresh lemon juice and cilantro.
A flavorful side dish of quinoa, accented with fresh lemon juice and cilantro.
On the Side: What to Serve with Low Fat Meals
Don't blow your low fat eating by piling on unhealthy side dishes. Find out what kinds of side dishes can keep you on track with your low fat diet.
Don't blow your low fat eating by piling on unhealthy side dishes. Find out what kinds of side dishes can keep you on track with your low fat diet.
Macaroni and Cheese
The secrets to this low fat macaroni and cheese are no butter, fat-free milk and reduced fat extra-sharp cheese, yet you still get a nice, creamy texture and a delicious cheesy flavor.
The secrets to this low fat macaroni and cheese are no butter, fat-free milk and reduced fat extra-sharp cheese, yet you still get a nice, creamy texture and a delicious cheesy flavor.
Marinara Sauce
A fresh-tasting marinara sauce that's quick and easy to make. Why eat the jarred variety when it's so simple to make your own?
A fresh-tasting marinara sauce that's quick and easy to make. Why eat the jarred variety when it's so simple to make your own?
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes
A low fat spaghetti and tomatoes dish that's quick and easy to prepare, and perfect for a simple summer supper.
A low fat spaghetti and tomatoes dish that's quick and easy to prepare, and perfect for a simple summer supper.
Low Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad
A creamy yet low fat shrimp pasta salad, using cooked shrimp, rotini pasta and vegetables. This shrimp pasta salad makes a terrific lunch or picnic dish.
A creamy yet low fat shrimp pasta salad, using cooked shrimp, rotini pasta and vegetables. This shrimp pasta salad makes a terrific lunch or picnic dish.
Mexican Rice and Beans
An easy low fat side dish of Mexican-style rice and beans
An easy low fat side dish of Mexican-style rice and beans
Low Fat Rice and Black Bean Salad
A nutritious low fat rice and black bean salad that makes a great accompaniment to fish, chicken, pork or lean beef
A nutritious low fat rice and black bean salad that makes a great accompaniment to fish, chicken, pork or lean beef
Low Fat Skillet Chicken and Rice
Not quite risotto, this low fat skillet chicken and rice can be on the table in about 20 minutes.
Not quite risotto, this low fat skillet chicken and rice can be on the table in about 20 minutes.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Enjoy this low fat version of a classic creamy pasta dish.
Enjoy this low fat version of a classic creamy pasta dish.
Tuna and Pasta Salad
This light tuna pasta salad makes a great low fat lunch or supper dish for the whole family.
This light tuna pasta salad makes a great low fat lunch or supper dish for the whole family.
Asian Chicken Noodle Salad
This terrific nutritious Asian-accented lunch or supper dish combines chicken and noodles with a spicy peanut butter sauce that is both heart healthy and delicious.
This terrific nutritious Asian-accented lunch or supper dish combines chicken and noodles with a spicy peanut butter sauce that is both heart healthy and delicious.
Farfalle with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
Serve this low fat vegetarian pasta dish with fresh asparagus and sweet cherry tomatoes when you need to make an elegant spring supper in under 30 minutes.
Serve this low fat vegetarian pasta dish with fresh asparagus and sweet cherry tomatoes when you need to make an elegant spring supper in under 30 minutes.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Try this lower fat creamy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe from About.com's Guide to Southern U.S. Cuisine.
Try this lower fat creamy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe from About.com's Guide to Southern U.S. Cuisine.
Fruit and Chicken Pilaf
This tasty recipe from About.com's Guide to Busy Cooks makes a perfect low fat supper. Substitute ground turkey for the chicken if you like.
This tasty recipe from About.com's Guide to Busy Cooks makes a perfect low fat supper. Substitute ground turkey for the chicken if you like.
Beef and Penne Casserole
A low fat family-friendly ground beef and pasta dish that's sure to please everybody at dinner time.
A low fat family-friendly ground beef and pasta dish that's sure to please everybody at dinner time.
Spaghetti Bolognese
This low fat version of spaghetti Bolognese is full of flavor, even though it takes a fraction of the time it takes to make a traditional Bolognese sauce. Made with extra-lean ground beef, this dish also has a fraction of the fat.
This low fat version of spaghetti Bolognese is full of flavor, even though it takes a fraction of the time it takes to make a traditional Bolognese sauce. Made with extra-lean ground beef, this dish also has a fraction of the fat.
Low Fat Lasagna, Southwestern Style
Add some spice to your lasagna and make this low fat Southwestern version tonight. It's an ideal supper on a cold winter's night or for taking to a potluck.
Add some spice to your lasagna and make this low fat Southwestern version tonight. It's an ideal supper on a cold winter's night or for taking to a potluck.
Penne with Chicken and Asparagus
This fast, low fat recipe for chicken and asparagus with penne is simple to prepare on a busy weeknight.
This fast, low fat recipe for chicken and asparagus with penne is simple to prepare on a busy weeknight.
Tuna and Rice
Need an easy low fat recipe to try tonight? Chances are, you have all the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator already. This is also a quick and healthy low fat dinner that the kids will eat too.
Need an easy low fat recipe to try tonight? Chances are, you have all the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator already. This is also a quick and healthy low fat dinner that the kids will eat too.
Low Fat Shrimp and Tomato Spaghetti
If you're looking for a quick and easy low fat dinner recipe, try this shrimp and tomato sauce with some whole wheat spaghetti.
If you're looking for a quick and easy low fat dinner recipe, try this shrimp and tomato sauce with some whole wheat spaghetti.
Low Fat Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
This low fat version of a classic Italian dish substitutes extra lean turkey for the beef or pork. Enjoy low fat meatballs and spaghetti any time.
This low fat version of a classic Italian dish substitutes extra lean turkey for the beef or pork. Enjoy low fat meatballs and spaghetti any time.
Low Fat Lasagna
Try this healthy and nutritious low fat lasagna made with garden vegetables and fat free ricotta cheese. It's a great low fat vegetarian option any time of the week.
Try this healthy and nutritious low fat lasagna made with garden vegetables and fat free ricotta cheese. It's a great low fat vegetarian option any time of the week.
Low Fat Tuna and Shell Pasta Salad
Chunk light tuna, pasta shells, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, celery and red onion are the mainstays in this nutritious, low fat salad.
Chunk light tuna, pasta shells, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, celery and red onion are the mainstays in this nutritious, low fat salad.
Low Fat Couscous Salad
Enjoy this low fat salad featuring whole wheat couscous with garbanzo beans, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber and mint, with a lemon and olive oil dressing.
Enjoy this low fat salad featuring whole wheat couscous with garbanzo beans, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber and mint, with a lemon and olive oil dressing.
Confetti Rice Salad
A tasty, low fat rice salad with sweet corn, black beans, chopped red pepper, green onions, parsley, and a cumin-accented vinaigrette dressing.
A tasty, low fat rice salad with sweet corn, black beans, chopped red pepper, green onions, parsley, and a cumin-accented vinaigrette dressing.
Low Fat Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta
A quick and easy low fat shrimp and angel hair pasta dish. Perfect for those nights when you're in a hurry.
A quick and easy low fat shrimp and angel hair pasta dish. Perfect for those nights when you're in a hurry.
Curried Quinoa and Peas
Low fat curried quinoa and peas makes a terrific side dish or salad to serve alongside your favorite broiled or grilled lean meat or fish dish.
Low fat curried quinoa and peas makes a terrific side dish or salad to serve alongside your favorite broiled or grilled lean meat or fish dish.
Low Fat Spaghetti and Meatballs
Enjoy this low fat spaghetti and meatballs dish any night of the week. Use extra-lean ground beef to lower the fat in the meatballs; add tomato sauce and chopped onion to the mix to keep the meatballs moist. Finally, by baking the meatballs rather than frying them, you'll save even more fat calories.
Enjoy this low fat spaghetti and meatballs dish any night of the week. Use extra-lean ground beef to lower the fat in the meatballs; add tomato sauce and chopped onion to the mix to keep the meatballs moist. Finally, by baking the meatballs rather than frying them, you'll save even more fat calories.
Low Fat Chicken, Asparagus and Quinoa Salad
A highly nutritious low fat salad with chicken, asparagus, quinoa and roasted red peppers.
A highly nutritious low fat salad with chicken, asparagus, quinoa and roasted red peppers.