by Admin | Nov 2, 2020 | Lunch, Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Here’s a new twist on Mom’s beloved tuna noodle casserole. We lightened the cream sauce, added lots of veggies, and replaced the tuna with smoked tofu, which adds richness and depth to the flavor. YIELD: SERVES 6 4 tsp. olive oil1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped...
by Admin | Nov 1, 2020 | Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Street food vendors all over Southeast Asia offer versions of this delicious rice noodle dish. YIELD: SERVES 4 6 oz. dried brown rice vermicelli2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage1 cup chopped cilantro1 stalk celery, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced2 small...
by Admin | Oct 30, 2020 | Lunch, Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
One large pot of boiling water is all it takes to make a pasta medley full of fresh spring vegetables. Blanching the vegetables in the boiling water also adds flavor to the pasta. YIELD: SERVES 6 1 lb. asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces12 oz. whole-wheat pasta shells1½...
by Admin | Oct 28, 2020 | Lunch, Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
Using both spaghetti pasta and spaghetti squash in this lets you get all the noodle-y satisfaction of real pasta with the extra nutrient boost and reduced calorie count of spaghetti squash. YIELD: SERVES 4 1 small spaghetti squash (1½ to 2 lbs.)4 oz. multigrain thin...
by Admin | Oct 27, 2020 | Lunch, Pasta, Noodles, Dumplings
The classic combo of celery and peanut butter gets a tasty update in this noodle salad. Choose very fresh celery with plenty of dark leaves that are the color of parsley. YIELD: SERVES 4 ¼ cup toasted sesame oil¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce¼ cup smooth peanut butter2...
