Creamy Beef and Noodles with Mushrooms

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 lb 3/4 inch-thick sirloin steak , cut into strips
3 cups egg noodles without yolks, uncooked
1/4 cup reduced fat zesty Italian dressing
2 chopped onions
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tbsp paprika
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 small tomato, chopped
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Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of beef, cook stirring 1 to 2 minutes or until evenly browned. Transfer it to a bowl. Repeat with remaining oil and meat.

Cook noodles as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat Italian dressing in the same skillet over medium heat. Add next 4 ingredients, cook for 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and peas; cook over low heat for 2 minutes or until the peas are tender. Add beef, cook everything from 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in sour cream and stir until well blended.

Drain the noodles. Serve with meat mixture and tomatoes on top.

Easy Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 3 hr 20 min
Makes:4 servings

2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup light Italian dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain. Place in medium bowl.

Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.

Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Greek-Style Couscous Salad

Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 1 hr 25 min
Makes: 6 servings, about 1 cup each

1 cup whole wheat couscous, uncooked
1 cup halved cucumber slices
1 large tomato, chopped
1 pkg. (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
1 tsp. dill weed (optional)
1/2 cup light Italian dressing
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Cook couscous as directed on package, omitting the salt and butter. Fluff with fork. Place in large bowl; cool 10 min.

Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Variations:
Substitute 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill or mint for the dill weed.

Substitute 4 cups cooked bulgur wheat for the cooked couscous, preparing as directed on package.

Cheesy Mushroom-Fish Bake

1 lb. frozen haddock, halibut or cod fillets (Do not thaw.)
2 Tbsp. light Italian dressing
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
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Heat oven to 450°F. Place fish in 13×9-inch baking dish; drizzle with dressing.

Bake 25 min.; top with mushrooms and cheese. Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted and fish flakes easily with fork.

Sprinkle with parsley.

Skillet Chicken and Vegetables Parmesan

Prep Time:5 min
Total Time:18 min
Makes:4 servings

1/4 cup light Italian dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
1 tsp. dried basil leaves, divided
1/4 tsp. black pepper
10 oz frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
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Mix dressing and garlic in large skillet. Cook on medium heat 1 min. Add chicken; season with 3/4 tsp. of the basil and the pepper. Cook 4 to 5 min. on each side or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).

Add vegetables to skillet; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp. basil. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle with the cheese.

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