Italian, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Braised Lentils with Spinach (Lenticchie Brasate)

Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich. This is delicious side dish…

Pesto with Almonds

Pesto is a great spread that can replace butter or dip. Pesto is like Italian salsa. Enjoy and Always Cook with Lots of Love, Catherine

Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Portobellos

Baked Farro or Pearl Barley with Asparagus

We served this recipe with a Moroccan Lamb Shank last night. It was a delicious accompaniment. We had Farro…

Bean Gratin

This delicious and healthy recipe can be made with any variety of white bean, dried or canned. I used dried cannellini beans. Great Northern beans…

Melissa's Bolognese Sauce

Spectacular Summertime Fresh Roasted Marinara Sauce

This is one of the most delicious tomato sauces we’ve ever tasted. You’ll want to make this sauce using…

Hearty Seafood Cioppino Pasta

We finally decided to make some real pasta besides our usual tomato sauce in a jar + noodles combination (which is fine with me and the kids) by…

Roasted Tomato, Basil & Mozarella Bruschetta

This is a slightly modified recipe from Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Tomatoes recipe, see link. Very, very…

Light Spinach Alfredo

This is a nice side dish. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Eggplant Parmesan

This is perfect with a nice side salad. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Chicken Pesto Salad

Chicken Pesto Salad is a delicious recipe for a creamy Italian dinner salad. Made with healthier for you ingredients. It is a healthy, low calories,…

light beef bolognese 8SP

One of the best, if not the best bolognese you’ll ever have, it’s hard to believe that this tasty and fragrant dish is so diet friendly and full of…

Zucchini Crusted Pizza SP7

The crust is made of zucchini, a healthy, low-carb substitute for traditional pizza dough! Don’t worry if you don’t have access to Pecorino. Just…

Broccoli Rabe, Sun Dried Tomato, Cannelloni Beans & Noodles

This is a simple and delicious meal. Enjoy and Always Cook with Love, Catherine