Tag: parmesan cheese

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Prep: 14 minutes Marinate: 1 hour Cook: 10 minutes Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves 1/2 cup reduced-fat Caesar dressing, divided 2 cups cubed French bread Olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 1 cup sliced cucumber 2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan […]

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Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula Salad

A bright, springtime salad that comes together in a cinch thanks to the use of a few quality convenience items. Hearty cheese tortellini, shredded rotisserie chicken, and peppery arugula join forces to create a light, yet filling, salad with plenty of texture and substance. Zippy lemon dressing adds welcomed vibrancy while shaved Parmesan adds a […]

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Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta

We add olives, capers, crushed red pepper, and fresh basil to bottled pasta sauce for a quick variation on the traditional Chicken Puttanesca. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as Muir Glen Organic) 1/4 […]

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Pretty “Parslied” Spaghetti

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 1/2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 2/3 cup) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper How to Make It Step 1 Bring a large saucepan […]

Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta

Ingredients 16 (1/2-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette Cooking spray 2 garlic cloves, halved 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 small) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 16 large squash blossoms (about […]

Grilled Pepper Poppers

Ingredients 1/2 cup (4 ounces) soft goat cheese 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 16 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 1/2 […]

Wheat Berry “Ribollita”

Ingredients 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained and divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped cremini mushrooms 6 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked wheat berries 1 3/4 […]

Steak Sandwiches with Fresh Herb Topping

Ingredients 1 pound flank steak, trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (12-ounce) French bread baguette 1 1/2 cups arugula, divided 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon capers 1 […]

Grape Tomato, Olive, and Spinach Pasta

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 4 cups […]

Champion Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients TOMATO SAUCE: 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 1/4 cup) 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped onion 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper […]