Ingredients
- 10 ounces whole wheat penne
- 3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Nutrients
- Calories: 942.3
- Calories from Fat: 613 g
- Total Fat: 68.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 44.9 mg
- Sodium: 374.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 64.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
Fresh Cherry Tomato with Basil and Mozzarella…
I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta…
Ingredients
- 1 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- butter-flavored oil, as needed
- 1⁄2 cup sliced mushrooms
- black pepper, to taste
- granulated garlic, to taste
- salt, to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1⁄4 cup diced tomato
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon Romano cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and rough chopped
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1 cup Romano cheese, blend
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 ounces prepared Alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 (4 ounce) package softened cream cheese
Nutrients
- Calories: 1513.9
- Calories from Fat: 748 g
- Total Fat: 83.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 45.6 g
- Cholesterol: 243.4 mg
- Sodium: 3388 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 108.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 45.5 g
- Sugars: 12.9 g
- Protein: 97.8 g
Applebee’s Veggie Patch Pizza
Whenever we go to Applebee's we have to get a Veggie Patch Pizza! I discovered this recipe on Recipe Goldmine. I…
Ingredients
- 2 slices county-style bread, 1/2 inch thick
- olive oil, for brushing
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or to taste)
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 fresh basil leaves
Nutrients
- Calories: 379.4
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Cholesterol: 49.5 mg
- Sodium: 726.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 6.1 g
- Protein: 17.4 g
Caprese Panini
One of my favorites!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, split
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1⁄2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- cooked angel hair pasta
Nutrients
- Calories: 455
- Calories from Fat: 184 g
- Total Fat: 20.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 167.7 mg
- Sodium: 1594.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Sugars: 19.5 g
- Protein: 32.1 g
Chicken Parmesan
This classic Italian dish starts out with two breast halves split in half -four pieces. Once flattened, they easily make four…
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups assorted sliced fresh mushrooms (such as oyster, shiitake, button, white, and/or crimini)
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
- 1⁄4 cup shredded Fontina cheese (1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons assorted snipped fresh herbs (such as basil, oregano, thyme, and/or parsley)
- 5 cups French bread or 5 cups Italian bread, cubes
- 2 ounces prosciutto or 2 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
- 4 eggs, beaten or 1 cup fat-free liquid egg product, thawed frozen or refrigerated
- 1 3⁄4 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup single cream or 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- fresh thyme sprig
Nutrients
- Calories: 523.8
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 176.8 mg
- Sodium: 881 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 63.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 2.3 g
- Protein: 21.4 g
Mushroom and Cheese Strata
Take time to enjoy the beginning of a new day by assembling this casserole the night before and baking just before…
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, shredded or chopped
Nutrients
- Calories: 185
- Calories from Fat: 138 g
- Total Fat: 15.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 29.9 mg
- Sodium: 434.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Salad
Love this combination! Cook time is chill time. From Southern Living.