Dreamfields Pasta

Punctuate the Party with Pasta Salad!

Summer gatherings and pasta salads are synonymous – light, easy, colorful, and most importantly, convenient! We are excited for our Summer Pastapalooza Pasta Salad Contest and wanted to kick it off with one of our favorite recipes! Don't forget to stop back and check out our weekly winner's all Summer long!

Potluck Pasta Salad is the perfect punctuation to any warm weather meal.  Ready in about half an hour, this pasta salad can be customized to feature the season’s freshest ingredients as well as pantry and fridge staples, and family favorites.

To start, prepare the rotini according to package directions. By using Dreamfields pasta there are some added nutritional benefits to this already healthful salad. Made from durum wheat semolina, Dreamfields provides the same taste and texture as traditional pasta but with twice the fiber and fewer digestible carbohydrates (only five grams) per serving. This makes it ideal for everyone in the family, especially those who have diabetes or pre-diabetes.

While the pasta cooks, whisk together the ingredients for Herbed Vinaigrette and choose the mix-ins. Select fresh and crisp-tender cooked veggies like carrots, asparagus, broccoli and snap peas; proteins such as ham, shrimp, cheese; or olives, and fresh herbs. Four cups of mix-ins for a box of pasta is just the right amount.

Then toss the pasta, mix-ins and dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until meal time. This flavorful combo makes an ideal dish for backyard barbeques, picnics and everyday meals.

Visit www.TryDreamfields.com/pastasalad for more recipes and to submit your own pasta salad recipe for a chance to win a case of Dreamfields pasta.

 

Potluck Pasta Salad
Makes 8 servings
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

 

1    box Dreamfields Rotini or Penne Rigate
4    cups mix-ins (see below)
    Dressing: Herbed Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.

Add desired mix-ins and half of dressing. Toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled; toss before serving. Add additional dressing, as desired.

Suggested Mix-Ins:
Crisp-tender cooked vegetables: green beans, broccoli, asparagus, corn, sugar snap peas, green peas, edamame, zucchini, yellow squash
 

 

Love Asian food but need to watch your budget? Enjoy the distinctively bold flavors of Thailand stir fry at a fraction of the cost (and still have leftovers to enjoy the next day!)

If you like a little heat with your meal, our new recipe for Thai-style Curry Beef & Pasta really delivers. Spicy Serrano pepper works beautifully in tandem with savory red curry chili paste and ginger root. (You can add as little or as much heat as you crave!)

The secret to any successful stir fry like this is having everything cut and prepped before you start sautéing. Begin with the vegetables, then choose your favorite meat and heat an oiled pan to a high temperature. While this month’s recipe calls for lean beef, you can use chicken, seafood, and pork, too. To keep veggies crisp, stir fry them and your meat separately. Once everything is cooked, add everything back to the pan for a quick warm up.

Dreamfields pasta is a quick and easy substitute for any Asian noodle, and it helps reduce the glycemic impact of the recipe at the same time. Al dente cooked Dreamfields Spaghetti, Linguine, or Angel Hair added near the end of cooking does the trick…a couple of quick tosses before serving and you are good to go!

 

Shake off Winter's Frost With The Sunshiny Flavor of Fresh Lemons!

 

  
When life hands you lemons, make some pasta! This month's delectable dish - Lemony Spring Peas & Pasta Salad - adds a little Spring to your dinner table, thanks to the bright flavor of fresh lemons. For even more citrusy flavor, add a couple spoonfuls of zest. Combine up to a quarter cup of fresh herbs of your choice, including chopped mint, thyme, chives, basil, and parsley. At just over 300 calories per serving, Dreamfields Penne Rigate pasta gives the dish a hearty texture without weighing you down.

Really love lemons? Then you'll love their health benefits, too! The lemon has antioxidants that may help fight inflammation in your body, and they are naturally packed with vitamin C to give your immune system a boost. They are also known to support healthy digestion and are considered nature's cleansers - in your liver, or to simply freshen your favorite cutting board.

Lemony Spring Peas & Pasta Salad
From the kitchen of Dreamfields Pasta

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate
2 cups sugar snap peas
2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups baby greens (arugula, spinach or a blend)
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (optional, see note)
Shaved Parmesan cheese
Additional lemon zest (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding sugar snap and green peas during last 3 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Place in large bowl
2. Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, zest and salt in small bowl. Whisk in oil. Toss with pasta and peas. Gently toss in greens and herbs, if using. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and additional zest, if desired.

Makes 6-8 servings.

Note: For herbs, use one or a combination of: chopped mint, thyme, chives, basil, parsley or other favorites.

Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 328 calories; 12 g protein; 16 g digestible carbohydrates*; 8 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 218 mg sodium; 9 g total dietary fiber.

*If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 56 g carbohydrate. For more information go to www.DreamfieldsFoods.com.

Why Give Dreamfields Pasta a try?

For some of us, pasta can no longer be on the menu. Like people with diabetes who need to watch their blood sugar. Or those on a low carb diet to manage weight. Happily, many who couldn’t eat pasta have discovered a new way to enjoy delicious pasta whenever they want. As long as the pasta they choose is Dreamfields Pasta.

    
 

National Nutrition Month is back, and this year’s theme is ‘Get Your Plate in Shape.’ Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy and lean protein contains the nutrition you need without too many calories. Over the day, include foods from all the food groups to get your plate in shape.

One key to a healthy diet is the amount of fiber you eat each day. Experts recommend 25-30 grams of fiber daily, which can be easier to reach than you think. Not only is fiber good for your digestion, it also helps you feel full longer so it can also help you shed a few pounds.

One surefire way to get the fiber you need is Dreamfields Pasta, which has 5 grams of fiber per 1-cup cooked serving. Dreamfields has added fiber from inulin, a natural prebiotic fiber which helps improve digestion and balance energy.

For more information and tips about adding fiber to your diet, please watch a new video from ‘The Daily Buzz.’ It features Registered Dietitian and Dreamfields expert, Tami A. Ross, who discusses the importance of fiber in your daily diet. She has some great ideas to help you reach your fiber goal!

Create A Prize-Winning Shrimp & Pasta Recipe Online!

Brought to you be Dreamfields Pasta and The Shrip Council, the world's first-ever 'Shrimp & Pasta Party' is happening now on Facebook!

Just like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, Shrimp and Pasta make a delicious and perfectly-paired duo. The online party will spotlight this amazing nutritional pair with a prize-winning recipe contest, a shrimp & pasta personality quiz, and more.

 

Are you a DFF to someone with diabetes or pre-diabetes, or do you have a DFF who helps you understand, manage, and live with diabetes?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 5 WAYS TO BE A GREAT DFF:

1. Show your support by planning meals and shopping for food together, going to the gym at the same time, and cooking together.
2. Be vocal! Compliments can uplift and inspire: “You’re doing great!” and “Keep your eye on the prize!”
3. Do your research; keep up with diabetes news and pass along helpful or interesting articles.
4. Have fun! Make exercise and healthy eating fun activities. Encourage trying new things – a swim class? Hiking? Team sports?
5. One last thing...ask questions! Ask what it’s like to live with diabetes. Ask what you can do to help.

    
Don't forget there is still time to enter the Dreamfields DFF Sweepstakes!

Visit www.diabetesfriendsforever.com for more information and click on the "Sign Up To Participate" button. We are now in week 3 of our DFF challenges!

SCORE SPECIAL PRIZES! Five winners each week will be awarded a case of Dreamfields pasta and a $100 gift card. Participate in each of the four weekly challenges and you could be one of five entrants to score the Grand Prize: a case of pasta and $1,000!

Many of us have a BFF (Best Friend Forever) that we look to for laughs, encouragement and support. The nearly 105 million Americans living with diabetes or pre-diabetes also need someone who can make living with diabetes a more manageable experience. That's what we call a DFF - Diabetes Friend Forever!

DFFs are friends, family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals who make a difference in the lives of those living with diabetes. They are teachers, counselors, coaches, and best friends to some of the 105 million Americans who have diabetes or pre-diabetes today.

With so many caring DFFs out there, everyone deserves a little recognition. So to honor - and learn from - these unsung heroes, Dreamfields Pasta is launching a first-of-its-kind program to help pay tribute to the special people who help make living with diabetes easier.

To get the latest dish on Diabetes Friends Forever the fast and easy way, sign up to receive text messages or email alerts!

Learn More About The DFF Program  |   Read Some Inspirational DFF stories

Dreamfields can help make your pasta dinner healthy! With 5 grams of fiber and low digestible carbs per serving, our pasta helps you feel full longer and provides a steady source of energy. Dreamfields allows you to enjoy the same great taste and al dente texture of traditional pasta and about the same high fiber as whole wheat pasta.

Fresh herbs and spices are a great way to add a bit more “oomph” to any dish, especially pasta. For this month's recipe, a small pile of garlic cloves works its magic as it infuses itself into the pasta and almost any combination of veggies you like most: carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, or onions.Whatever you choose will make this recipe great.

To kick it up another notch, toss your pasta with our one of a kind Parsley-Rosemary Pesto. Crisp walnuts and aged Parmasean cheese help take this dish to a whole new level of home-cooked cuisine. Best of all? The pesto takes 15 minutes to create, but your family and friends will think you spent all day getting it just right. Of course you can use your own pesto recipe, but give this one a taste, too!

Roasted Vegetables with Rotini

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1 box Dreamfields Rotini
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
8 cups vegetables (see note)
8 large cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 pound fully-cooked chicken sausage, each cut in half crosswise on the diagonal
Parsley-Rosemary Pesto (see recipe below)

Directions:

1. Line large rimmed baking pan (17x12x1-inch) with aluminum foil. Brush lightly with olive oil (about 2 teaspoons).
2. Place 8 cups vegetables (any combination) plus garlic cloves in large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper. Place vegetables (except broccoli and cauliflower, if using) and garlic cloves in single layer in baking pan. Roast in 425°F oven 15 minutes.
3. Stir vegetables. Add sausage, broccoli and cauliflower, if using. Continue roasting 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan; toss with pesto. Add vegetables and sausage. Transfer to platter.

Makes 8 servings.

Note: Choose 8 cups of any combination of vegetables: fennel bulbs, cut into quarters; parsnips, cut into 2-inch lengths; carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths; medium onions, quartered; broccoli florets; cauliflower florets; sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces.

Parsley-Rosemary Pesto

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup packed Italian parsley
1/3 cup packed fresh rosemary, stems removed
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup walnuts
1 ounce chunk Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup shredded)
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients except oil and salt in bowl of food processor. Pulse until well combined. With processor running, add oil in slow, steady stream until well combined. Add salt as desired.

Makes about 2/3 cup.

Note: If desired, substitute 2/3 cup favorite prepared pesto.

When it comes to meal planning, factor in fiber and try to select foods with higher fiber content over January means the start of a new year, but did you know it is also National Fiber Focus Month?  That’s right, fiber is an important part of your daily diet and there is a whole month dedicated to it! 

those with lower fiber content. Everyone knows fiber can be found in a variety of foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans.

Dreamfields pasta has twice the fiber of traditional pastas. A good goal is to try and get 14g of fiber for about every 1,000 calories you eat. A meal including Dreamfields Pasta can put you well on the way to meeting that goal.

Did you know? Today, January 4, is National Spaghetti Day!

What a better way to celebrate than cooking up some delicious Dreamfields Spaghetti. Visit our website for some recipe ideas, like this Quick Chicken & Veggie Spaghetti recipe. Use rotisserie chicken to make this dish an easy dinner solution for tonight!

Quick Chicken & Veggie Spaghetti

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 box Dreamfields Spaghetti
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then into 1/2-inch thick slices
3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 cups cooked chicken pieces or strips**
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheeses

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes, until garlic is softened. Add zucchini; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and broth; cook 3 to 5 minutes until zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
3. Drain pasta. Add to skillet and toss. Add chicken; toss. Sprinkle with basil and Parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition information (1/4 of recipe): 351 calories; 29 g protein; 10 g digestible carbohydrates*; 9 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 64 mg cholesterol; 191 mg sodium; 6 g total dietary fiber.

*If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 40 g carbohydrate. For more information go to www.DreamfieldsFoods.com.

**Use rotisserie chicken, packaged, precooked chicken strips or left over grilled or broiled chicken.

From the kitchen of Dreamfields Pasta

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Mushroom Hydration: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate or Rotini
2 medium eggplants (about 3/4 pound each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon each chopped fresh rosemary, minced garlic and finely chopped red onion
1 cup each sliced porcini (dry), portobello (fresh) and shiitake (fresh) mushrooms (see note below)
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cups (16 ounces) prepared marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions:

1. Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds. Spray cut sides with nonstick cooking spray. Place on nonstick baking sheet or foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated 450°F oven 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven. Place eggplant on paper towels. When cooled, cut slices in half.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add parsley, rosemary, garlic and onion. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until sizzling, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms. Stir in wine; cook 2 to 3 minutes until wine evaporates. Stir in marinara sauce and eggplant. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Toss with eggplant sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired.

Note: To hydrate porcini mushrooms, cover mushrooms with hot water. Allow to stand about 20 minutes to soften; drain.

Makes 6 servings.


Dreamfields pasta is made from the finest durum wheat semolina to give you delicious old-world taste and al dente texture for your special pasta dishes. Dreamfields has about the same amount of fiber as whole grain pasta without the gritty texture!

Ingredients:

8 ounces uncooked Dreamfields Linguine (Note: Two ounces of uncooked linguine is equal to a 1/2-inch circle of linguine.)
2 cups milk, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon or vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream
Shaved white chocolate, diced mango and strawberries (optional)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water, and drain again.
2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch, stirring until smooth and cornstarch is dissolved.
3. In large saucepan, stir together remaining 1-3/4 cups milk, cocoa, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Place over medium-high heat; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Stir in cornstarch-milk mixture; stir constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and continue stirring.
4. Place pasta in large bowl; add chocolate sauce, reserving about 1/3 cup. Toss pasta and sauce, coating pasta completely.
5. Divide pasta among 4 to 6 individual serving dishes. Drizzle with reserved sauce. Serve with frozen yogurt. Garnish with shaved white chocolate, diced mango and strawberries, if desired.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Nutrition information (1/4 of recipe): 317 calories; 12 g protein; 27 g digestible carbohydrates*; 4 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 63 mg sodium; 7 g total dietary fiber.

*If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 63 g carbohydrate. For more information go to www.DreamfieldsFoods.com.

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Just in time for the holiday celebration to begin, we are sharing some of our favorite recipes! Pasta is a simple way to please even the pickiest eaters and with Dreamfields you get the same health benefits as whole wheat pasta without the gritty texture!

We have 3 different Lasagna recipes, and think they are all equally delicious! Try our Vegetable Lasagna, No Boil Lasagna or our Traditional Lasagna for a perfect meal anytime!

Stay tuned for even more delicious recipes to include in your holiday menu!

This month, there’s no need to fish around for a fast and easy recipe that seafood lovers will absolutely devour. In our new holiday recipe – Seafood Stew with Rotini - you’ll uncover a tasty treasure trove of bright and deliciously briny flavors.

The mild flavor and buttery soft texture of cod fish pairs perfectly with the slightly sweet taste of fresh shrimp. An (optional) orange wedge sitting on the side of the plate, squeezed just before digging in, serves well to bring out the more subtle flavors with a quick and tangy burst of citrus.

White wine, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and lots and lots of garlic perfectly round out this savory creation. But for even more taste appeal, try adding an Aïoli (pronounced i-oh-lee) garlic and oil emulsion. Similar in preparation and texture of mayonnaise, this plate topper is absolutely divine when drizzled over your seafood dish.

Ingredients:

1 box Dreamfields Rotini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped carrots (about 3)
1 cup chopped leeks or onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 cup reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice (1 cup)
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 pound cod, cut into approximately 1 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed (21-25/pound)
Orange wedges
Aïoli (optional; see recipe below)

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrots and leeks. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until leeks are lightly browned. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomatoes, broth, clam juice, wine, orange zest and red pepper flakes. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
4. Add cod and shrimp; cook 3 minutes or just until cooked through.
5. Divide pasta evenly among individual serving bowls; ladle stew over pasta. Serve with orange wedge and Aïoli, if desired.

Makes 6-8 servings.

Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 473 calories; 36 g protein; 24 g digestible carbohydrates*; 8 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 111 mg cholesterol; 686 mg sodium; 9g total dietary fiber.

*If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 63 g carbohydrate. For more information go to www.DreamfieldsFoods.com.

Aïoli

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup light mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Stir all ingredients together in small bowl. (May be made a day in advance. Refrigerate covered; bring to room temperature for serving.)

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 65 calories; 0 g protein; 2 g total carbohydrates; 6 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 9 mg cholesterol; 54 mg sodium; 0g total dietary fiber.

Having trouble finding Dreamfields Pasta in a store near you?
Find Dreamfields available for purchase at this Low Carb Online Store: http://www.carbsmart.com/dpasta.html

My family loves speghette with Itilian dressing, tomatoes ,black olives , green pepper, and red onion. It is even better the next day.

Name: Sharon Rice
Email: strice1@att.net
City: Marion
State: KY
Zip: 42064

I have two granddaughters who insist on having macaroni and cheese on Thanksgiving. I was recently diagnosed with diabetes so this works out good for all of us.

Name: Cindy Bowling
Email: cbowling3750@comcast.net
City: Corryton
State: TN
Zip: 37721

You know how eating a plate of pasta can create that over-full distortion in your mid-section? Well, no more for me! I found Dreamfields pasta! There is just something about this pasta that settles well on the tummy. But even more important. It tastes just wonderful. When I received a free pasta coupon, this was my pasta of choice to buy. I love this stuff.

Name: Deborah Chapman
Email: meme007up@yahoo.com
City: Anderson
State: SC
Zip: 29621

Post Thanksgiving dinner - lots of turkey leftovers - make a turkey casserole with Dreamfields pasta,
a great way to use all that left over turkey!

Name: Hal Lamster
Email: hlamster@gmail.com
City: New York
State: New York
Zip: 10021

When diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at age 55 and told that carbs had to be limited in my diet, I just knew I was going to have to give up spaghetti, penne pasta dishes, macaroni, etc. Then I learned about Dreamfields pasta and I found out that I did not have to give up favorite dishes, but that I could no longer live without my Dreamfields pasta to help me in my battle against the carbs. I have spent the past 6 yrs. trying to educate people about dietary changes that can help those with blood sugar problems and I literally tell everyone about Dreamfields and the way it can help you eat better ... like it did me. My diet would be boring without my favorite pasta dishes and my soups bland without some penne pasta! Look in my cabinet and you will only find your boxes there to help me in my fight against diabetes. Many thanks.
Anne Brown

Name: Anne Brown
Email: raggedyanne52@msn.com
City: Olive Branch
State: Ms.
Zip: 38654

After reading in Diabetic Living magazine about Dreamfields I decided to give it a try. I was so surprised at how good the taste was and that it was good for me. So good to have a healthy alternative with no guilty about raising my BG. Thanks

Name: Margie
City: san antonio
State: TX