Weight Loss: Abs Diet Pasta Recipes  

Legend has it that Martin Scorsese took Robert De Niro to Little Italy and directed him to eat pasta in order to balloon up for the second act of Raging Bull. But that doesn’t mean you can’t eat noodles and still look fighting trim. Whenever possible, opt for the whole-wheat versions; they’ll give you gut-filling fiber and help take out a hit on your cholesterol. But with all pasta dishes, the key is to avoid fatty sauces and pile your plate high with Powerfoods.

 

The You-Can Noodle (Powerfoods: 3)

10 or 12 frozen turkey meatballs

2 cups diced tomatoes with sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1 crushed clove garlic

4 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

 

Defrost meatballs according to package directions. Toss with tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Microwave 2 minutes, stirring once. Toss with cooked pasta and top with cheese.

Serves 2

 

Per serving: 410 calories, 39 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, 11 g fat (4 g saturated), 8 g fiber, 557 mg sodium

 

"Alfredo, I Know It Was You . . ." (Powerfoods: 6)

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1/4 cup 1% milk

1 packed cup canned salmon, drained

4 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Salt and pepper

 

In a sauté pan or skillet, heat oil and garlic over low-medium heat for 1 minute. Add ricotta and milk, stir, then add salmon and simmer 5 to 6 minutes. Thin with additional milk if needed. Pour over cooked pasta and top with cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 2

 

Per serving: 311 calories, 27 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 14 g fat (6 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 543 mg sodium

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