START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 6 servings 8 ounces dried udon or whole wheat linguine 2 6- to 8-ounce packages smoked teriyaki-flavor or plain firm tofu (fresh bean curd), cut into 1⁄2 -inch pieces 11⁄2 cups chopped cucumber 1 large carrot, cut into bite-size...

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 4 servings 6 ounces dried soba (buckwheat noodles) or multigrain spaghetti 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 5 cups broccoli florets 3 medium yellow and/or red sweet peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips 6 medium green onions,...

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 2 servings 4 ounces dried whole grain bow tie or mostaccioli pasta 6 ounces fresh Swiss chard or spinach 11⁄2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄3 cup light ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 2 tablespoons snipped...

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 6 servings 8 ounces dried multigrain or whole grain penne or mostaccioli 3 cups assorted fresh vegetables (such as red sweet pepper strips, trimmed sugar snap peas, 2-inch asparagus pieces, and/or quartered- lengthwise packaged peeled...

START TO FINISH: 45 minutes MAKES 6 servings 6 ounces fresh wax or green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1⁄2 cup bias-sliced carrot (1 medium) 6 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (11⁄2 cups) 1 cup broccoli or cauliflower...

PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 5 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 pound asparagus spears 8 ounces dried multigrain linguine 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 8-ounce package fresh button mushrooms, halved 1⁄4 cup dry white...

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 6 servings 1 pound asparagus spears 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1⁄4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce) 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 2 cloves garlic, quartered 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4...

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 6 to 8 servings 15 cloves garlic, peeled 1⁄3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves 1 16-ounce package dried fusilli, gemelli, or tagliatelle pasta 1⁄2 cup olive oil 1⁄3 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons finely shredded Pecorino...

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 2 servings 6 ounces dried farfalle (bow tie pasta) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup sliced portobello or other fresh mushrooms 3⁄4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme...

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 4 servings 8 ounces dried fettuccine 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup whipping cream 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) 1...