Whether it's noodles or rice you want, or something a little different, like quinoa, find plenty of dinner ideas using these pantry basics.
Low in saturated fat, this healthy and nutritious salad can work as a vegetarian main dish salad or as a side salad. Quinoa is considered a supergrain, which contains more protein than wheat, rice or millet.
A satisfyingly filling yet low fat creamy mushroom risotto you'll want to make again and again.
Packed with protein and fiber, this low-fat, low-cost meal can be made with ingredients easily found in your pantry.
Here's a great low fat vegetarian dish of baked pumpkin pasta, using penne pasta, pumpkin puree, part-skim ricotta cheese, zucchini, and a subtle blend of herbs.
This reduced-fat chicken and zucchini lasagna makes a great alternative to the usual meat-based lasagna. And using fat-free ricotta cheese, and reduced-fat shredded cheese, keeps fat calories at a minimum. If you can't find ground chicken, use 1 1/2 cups of shredded white-meat chicken instead.
Here's a delicious, nutritious low fat salad of whole-grain rice and beans with cilantro, jalapenos, tomatoes and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy this low fat zesty rice and bean salad with some chicken.
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.
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.
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 wonderfully nutritious salad of grape tomatoes, quinoa, hearts of palm and mozzarella cheese, tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing.
A tasty low fat Tuna and Rice Salad that would make a great picnic salad or a light lunch on the go.
A simple yet delicious savory rice dish that makes a terrific low fat side dish.
A flavorful side dish of quinoa, accented with fresh lemon juice and cilantro.
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.
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.
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 low fat spaghetti and tomatoes dish that's quick and easy to prepare, and perfect for a simple summer supper.
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.
An easy low fat side dish of Mexican-style rice and beans
A nutritious low fat rice and black bean salad that makes a great accompaniment to fish, chicken, pork or lean beef
Not quite risotto, this low fat skillet chicken and rice can be on the table in about 20 minutes.
Enjoy this low fat version of a classic creamy pasta dish.
This light tuna pasta salad makes a great low fat lunch or supper dish for the whole family.
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.
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.
Try this lower fat creamy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe from About.com's Guide to Southern U.S. Cuisine.
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.
A low fat family-friendly ground beef and pasta dish that's sure to please everybody at dinner time.
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.
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.
This fast, low fat recipe for chicken and asparagus with penne is simple to prepare on a busy weeknight.
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.
If you're looking for a quick and easy low fat dinner recipe, try this shrimp and tomato sauce with some whole wheat 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.
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.
Chunk light tuna, pasta shells, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, celery and red onion are the mainstays in this nutritious, low fat 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.
A tasty, low fat rice salad with sweet corn, black beans, chopped red pepper, green onions, parsley, and a cumin-accented vinaigrette dressing.
A quick and easy low fat shrimp and angel hair pasta dish. Perfect for those nights when you're in a hurry.
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.
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.
A highly nutritious low fat salad with chicken, asparagus, quinoa and roasted red peppers.
