Weight Watcher Diva 2015 Zero-Five Points Plus Authentic Italian Recipes Cookbook by Jackie Jasmine

WeightWatcherDiva2015Zero-FivePointsPlus

AuthenticItalianRecipesCookbook

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WeightWatcherDivaZero-FivePointsPlusAuthenticItalianRecipesCookbook

Copyright©2015byJackieJasmine

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Introduction

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TableofContents:

New!WeightWatchersItalianOscoBuco

New!WeightWatchersItalianPesto

New!WeightWatchersItalianPastaWithSun-DriedTomatoArtichokeSauce

New!WeightWatchersItalianFishAlfredo

New!WeightWatchersItalianBreadSalad

New!WeightWatchersItalianCapreseSalad

New!WeightWatchersItalianOliveOilDipForBread

New!WeightWatchersItalianSalad

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianAntipasto

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianBolgoneseSauce

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianBroccoliAndZiti

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianBrushetta

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianCalamariMarinara

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianCapelliniPomodoro

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenAlfredo

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenCacciatore

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenCarbonero

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenMarsala

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenParmigiana

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenPicatta

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenPortobello

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenRomano

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenScampi

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianEggplantParmigiana

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianFettucciniCarbonero

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianGrilledSalmon

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianLasagna

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianLinguiniwithRedClamSauce

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianManicotti

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianMarinaraSauce

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianMusselsMarinara

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianParmesanEncrustedTilapiaWithVegetables

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianPenneallaVodka

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianShrimpAlfredo

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianShrimpMarinara

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianShrimpPrimavera

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianShrimpScampi

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianSpaghettiAndMeatSauce

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianMeatballs

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianStuffedMushrooms

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianTomatoSauce

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealAndPeppers

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealMarsala

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealParmigiana

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealPicatta

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealScallopini

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianWhiteClamSauce

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianZiti

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianAntipasto

OutsideIcebergLettuceLeaves

1PoundDeliHam,ThinlySliced

1PoundProvoloneCheese,Sliced

1/2PoundMozzarellaCheese,Sliced

1/2PoundGenoaSalami,ThinlySliced

1/2PoundGorgonzolaCheese,Crumbled

1/4PoundCapacolaSausage,Sliced

1/4PoundPepperoniSausage,Sliced

1/4PoundProsciutto,ThinlySliced

1/4PoundThinlySlicedRoastBeef

1CupFreshMushrooms

1JarArtichokeHearts

1JarRoastedRedPeppers

1CanJumboBlackOlives

12PepperonciniPeppers

12RoastedGarlicCloves

1JarPimento-StuffedGreenOlives

GarlicPowderAndItalianSeasoningsToTaste

Linea largeplatterwith the lettuce leaves. Arrange themeats, cheeses,vegetablesandolivesontopofthelettuce.Sprinklewiththegarlicpowderandseasonings.

WeightWatchersPointsPlus:

OutsideIcebergLettuceLeaves–0WeightWatchersPointsPlus

DeliHam–2OuncesIs2WeightWatchersPointsPlus

ProvoloneCheese–3/4OunceIs2WeightWatchersPointsPlus

MozzarellaCheese-3/4OunceIs2WeightWatchersPointsPlus

GenoaSalami-3/4OunceIs2WeightWatchersPointsPlus

GorgonzolaCheese-3/4OunceIs2WeightWatchersPointsPlus

CapacolaSausage–1OunceIs3WeightWatchersPointsPlus

PepperoniSausage-1OunceIs3WeightWatchersPointsPlus

Prosciutto-2OuncesIs2WeightWatchersPointsPlus

RoastBeef–2OuncesIs2WeightWatchersPointsPlus

1CupFreshMushrooms–0WeightWatchersPointsPlus

ArtichokeHearts–0WeightWatchersPointsPlus

RoastedRedPeppers–0WeightWatchersPointsPlus

JumboBlackOlives–6Are1WeightWatchersPointsPlus

PepperonciniPeppers–0WeightWatchersPointsPlus

GarlicCloves–0WeightWatchersPointsPlus

Pimento-StuffedGreenOlives–10SmallAre1WeightWatchersPointsPlus

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianBolgoneseSauce

2TeaspoonsOliveOil

1Onion,Chopped

2GarlicCloves,Minced

16OuncesGroundSirloin

4OuncesProsciutto,Chopped

4RomaTomatoes,Chopped

1/4CupTomatoPaste

ItalianSeasoningsToTaste

SaltAndPepperToTaste

Inalargeskilletsautétheonionandgarlicintheoliveoil.Addgroundsirloinandcookuntil browned. Stir in the prosciutto and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the remainingingredientsandbringtoaboil.Cover,lowerheatandsimmerfor1hour.

MakesSix4WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings.

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianBroccoliAndZiti

2LargeHeadsBroccoli

1TablespoonButter


4TablespoonsHeavyCream

2CupsChickenBroth

5TablespoonsParmesanCheese


1CanArtichokeHeartsInWater

2CupsCookedZiti

Cutyourbroccoliintofloretsandsteamfor10minutes,setaside.Inalargeskillet,sautéthegarlicinthebutterovermediumheat.Stirintheheavycreamandchickenbroth.Stirin theParmesan cheese, salt andpepper.Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmerabout20minutes. Stir in thebroccoliandartichokeheartsandcook foranother2 to5minutes.Serveoveryourcookedziti.

MakesSix4WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianBrushetta

6Vine-RipenedTomatoes,Chopped

1SweetOnion,Chopped

1/4CupFreshBasil,Chopped


1TablespoonOliveOil

4OuncesMozzarellaCheese,Shredded


12OunceLoafOfFrenchBread,CutInHalfLengthwise

Preheat your oven to high broil. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, basil,garlic,oliveoilandcheese;mixwell.Spreadthemixtureoveryourbreadandplaceinabakingpan.Broiluntilthecheeseismelted.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianCalamariMarinara

8TeaspoonsOliveOil

3ClovesGarlic;Minced

1SweetOnion,FinelyChopped

1/4CupParsley;Chopped

2TablespoonsFreshBasil;Chopped

18OuncesSquid;CleanedAndSliced

4OuncesWhiteWine

1/4CupClamJuice

3Cups0WeightWatchersPointsPlusMarinaraSauce

1TeaspoonOregano


CrushedRedPepperFlakesToTaste

In a large skillet, heat the oil and sauté the garlic and onions until the onions aretranslucent. Stir in theparsley,basil, squid,wine, clam juice,marinara sauce,oregano,salt,pepperandredpepper.Bringtoaboil,lowerheatandcookuntilthesquidistender.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianCapelliniPomodoro

1TablespoonOliveOil


28OunceCanOfDicedTomatoes

Salt,PepperAndItalianSeasoningsToTaste

2CupsAngelHairPasta,CookedAndDrained

2CupsFreshChoppedBasilLeaves

6TablespoonsParmesanCheese,Grated

Inalargeskillet,heattheoliveoilandsautégarlicuntiltender.Stirinthetomatoes,salt,pepper and Italian seasonings. Heat through, stirring constantly, about 2 to 3minutes.Removefromheat.Tossinthepasta,basilandParmesancheeseandserveimmediately.

MakesFour4WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenAlfredo

6OuncesSkinlessBonelessChickenBreasts

Salt,PepperAndGarlicPowderToTaste

1/2CupChickenBroth

1TeaspoonButter

1/4CupParmesanCheese,Grated



2CupsFettuccini,CookedAndDrained

Season thechickenbreastswith the salt,pepperandgarlic. Ina large skillet,bring thechickenbrothtoaboil,addthechickenandcooktodesireddoneness;setaside.Meltthebutter inasaucepan. Stir in thecheese,cream,salt,pepperandgarlic. Cookover lowheat, stirring constantly until thickened, add the chicken and stir. Serve over thefettuccini.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenCacciatore

4TablespoonsFlour


19OuncesBoneless,SkinlessChickenBreasts

1TablespoonVegetableOil

1Onion,Chopped


1GreenBellPepper,Chopped


1/2TeaspoonDriedOregano

4OuncesWhiteWine

16OuncesFreshMushrooms,Sliced


Combine the flour, salt, pepper and garlic in a largeZiploc bag. Add the chicken andshakeuntilcoated.Heattheoilinalargeskillettomedium-high.Addthechickenpiecesandcookuntilbrownedonboth sides.Remove fromskillet. Add theonion,garlicandbellpeppertotheskilletandsautéuntiltender.Returnthechickentotheskilletandaddthe tomatoes, oregano andwine; bring to a boil. Cover, lowerheat and simmer for 30minutes.Stirinthemushrooms,saltandpepper.Simmerfor10-15minutes.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenCarbonero

1TablespoonButter

3BaconSlices,CookedAndDiced

1Onion,Diced


12OuncesBoneless,SkinlessChickenBreasts

2CupsCookedSpaghetti


3OuncesMozzarellaCheese,Grated

2EggYolks

FreshParsley,Chopped

Inalargeskillet,heatthebuttertomediumandsautéthebaconandonionuntilgolden.Addthechickenbreastsandcookuntil thechickenis todesireddoneness. Removethechickenonlyandkeepwarm.Stirinthespaghetti,cream,saltandpepperandheattojustboiling. Stir in thecheeseandeggyolks,stirand turnoff theheat. Place thespaghettimixtureonaservingplatter.Topwiththeheatedchickenandsprinklewiththeparsley.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenMarsala

2TablespoonsFlour

Salt,Pepper,GarlicPowderAndDriedOreganoToTaste

9OuncesSkinless,BonelessChickenBreastTenderloins

1TablespoonButter

1TablespoonOliveOil


4OuncesMarsalaWine

3OuncesCookingSherry

Placetheflour,salt,pepper,garlicpowderandoreganoinaZiplocbagandshaketomix.Addthechickenandshaketocoat.Inalargeskillet,meltthebutterandoilovermediumheat.Addthechickenandbrownonbothsides.Stirinthemushrooms,wineandsherry.Coverandsimmer10-20minutesuntildesireddoneness.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenParmigiana

12OuncesBoneless,SkinlessChickenBreasts,PoundedThin


2-3Cups0WeightWatchersPointPlusTomatoSauce

71/2OuncesMozzarellaCheese,ThinlySliced

4TablespoonsParmesan,Grated

FreshBasilForGarnish

Preheatoventohighbroil. Seasonthechickenwiththesalt,pepperandgarlicpowder.Transfertoabakingsheetandbroil5-8minutes,turningonce.Turnovento400degrees.Top eachbreastwith tomato sauce,mozzarella andParmesan cheese.Bake in the ovenuntilthechickeniscookedthroughandthecheeseismelted.Garnishwiththebasilwhenserving.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenPicatta

4TablespoonsFlour


12OuncesSkinlessAndBonelessChickenBreasts,PoundedThin

1TablespoonButter

1TablespoonOliveOil

1/3CupFreshLemonJuice

1/2CupChickenBroth

1/4CupCapers

1/3CupFreshParsley,Chopped

Placetheflour,salt,pepperandgarlicpowderinaZiplocbagandshaketomix.Addthechickenbreastsandshaketocoat.Inalargeskilletovermediumhighheat,meltthebutterwith the olive oil. Cook your chicken 10-12 until browned on both sides and cookedthrough.Transfertoaservingplateandkeepwarm.Stirinthelemonjuice,chickenbrothand capers; bring to boil, scraping the pan. Return the chicken to the pan, cover andsimmerfor5minutes.Garnishwiththeparsleywhenserving.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenPortobello

1/4CupSeasonedBreadCrumbs



11OuncesBoneless,SkinlessChickenBreasts,PoundedThin

1TablespoonOliveOil


16OuncesPortobelloMushrooms,Sliced

2TablespoonsFreshParsley,Chopped

4(3/4OunceEach)SlicesMozzarellaCheese

Preheatovento425degrees.Onalargeplate,mixtogetherthebreadcrumbs,Parmesancheese,salt,pepperandItalianseasonings.Takeyourchickenandpressintothemixtureonbothsidestocoatverywellandtransfertoabakingdish.Inaskillet,placetheoliveoilovermedium-highheat.Addthegarlicandsautéuntilsoft.Stirinthemushroomsandparsley;cookfor5minutes;spoonoverthechickenTopwithmushroommixture,evenlydividedovereachpiece.Arrange theMozzarellacheeseevenlyon top. Bake for25-35minutestodesireddoneness.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenRomano

1/4CupSeasonedBreadCrumbs


1/4CupRomanoCheese,Grated

11OuncesBonelessSkinlessChickenBreasts

1TablespoonButter,Melted

Preheatyourovento400degrees.Inalargeplate,combinetheseasonedbreadcrumbs,salt,pepper,ItalianseasoningsandRomanocheese. Brushthechickenwithbutter, thenpress thechicken into thecrumbmixtureoneachside tocoatwell. Placeyourchickenpieces in a baking pan and sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake 35-40minutesuntildesireddoneness.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianChickenScampi

9OuncesChickenBreastTenderloins


1TablespoonOliveOil

1TablespoonButter

2-3GarlicCloves,Minced

1/2CupChoppedGreenOnion

4-6RomaTomatoes,RoughlyChopped

Salt,PepperAndItalianSeasoningToTaste

Seasonthechickenwithsaltandpepper,setaside.Placetheoliveoilandbutterinalargeskilletonmediumheat.Addthegreenonionsandgarlic;sautéuntiltheonionsaresoft.Stirinthechickenandcookonmediumuntilthechickeniscookedthrough.Stirinthetomatoes, salt, pepper and Italian seasonings. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until desireddoneness.

MakesThree5WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianEggplantParmigiana

2LargeEggplants,Sliced1InchThickAndDrainedWell


2Cups0PointsPlusTomatoSauce

1BunchFreshBasilLeaves,Chopped

81/4OuncesMozzarellaCheese,Shredded

1/2CupParmigiano-ReggianoCheese,Grated

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Season the eggplant sliceswith the salt, pepper andgarlic powder; place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with Pam. Bake 12-16minutes until tender, turningonce. Remove and let cool enough to handle. Lower theovento350degrees.

In a large baking pan, layer your dish with eggplant, tomato sauce, basil and cheeses;eggplant, tomato sauce, basil and cheeses. Bake for 20-30minutes until the cheese isbrownandbubbly.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianFettucciniCarbonero

6SlicesCookedBacon


1Egg


1CupWholeMilk

2TablespoonHeavyCream

2CupCookedFettuccini

PepperToTaste

Inalargebowl,combinethebacon,garlic,egg,cheese,milkandcream;mixwell.Placeinalargeskilletonmediumandcook2-4minutesuntilthickened.Addthefettucciniandpepperandcookonlowuntilheatedthrough.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianGrilledSalmon

2TeaspoonsOliveOil


1TablespoonFreshRosemary,Chopped

LemonAndZestOf1Lemon


12OuncesSalmonFillet,CutInto1InchCubes

2CupsCherryTomatoes

Preheatyourgrill.Inamediumbowl,whisktogethertheoil,garlic,rosemary,lemon,saltandpepper.Addthesalmonandtomatoesandtosstocoat.Grill4to8minutes,turningoncetodesireddoneness.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianLasagna

2CupsFatFreeRicottaCheese

1Egg

8OuncesFatFreeMozzarellaCheese,Shredded


1/4CupFreshBasil

3CupsAuthenticItalianMeatSauce

12LasagnaNoodles

Preheatovento375degrees.Inalargebowl,combinethericottacheese,egg,mozzarellacheese, Parmesan cheese and basil;mixwell. Spread 1 1/2 cups ofmeat sauce in thebottomofa9x13inchbakingdish.Arrange6noodlesover themeatsauce,spreadwithonehalfof the ricottacheesemixtureand repeat. Coverwith foilandbake25minutescoveredand25minutesuncovered.

MakesEight8WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianLinguiniwithRedClamSauce

1TablespoonOliveOil

1Onion,Chopped


CrushedRedPepperFlakesToTaste

1CupDryWhiteWine

1/4CupTomatoPaste

228OunceCansDicedTomatoes


4PoundsLittleneckClams,Scrubbed

1/4CupFreshParsleyLeaves,Chopped

2CupsCookLinguini

Inalargeskilletovermedium-highheat,sautétheonionsandgarlicinthe3minutes.Stirintheredpepper,wine,tomatopasteanddicedtomatoes,saltandpepper;bringtoaboil.Cover, lowerheat and simmer for30minutes. Add the clams to the skillet andcover.Cook until the clams open, 5 to 7minutes. Stir in the parsley and linguini and toss tocombine.Ifanyofyourclamsdonotopen,discard.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianManicotti

2Eggs,Beaten

1/4CupOnions,Minced


2CupsFatFreeRicottaCheese

1BoxFrozenSpinach,ThawedAndSqueezedDry

4OuncesFatFreeMozzarellaCheese,Shredded

8OuncesCookedManicotti

4Cups0WeightWatchersPointsPlusTomatoSauce


Preheatoven to350degrees. In a largebowl, combine the eggs, onions, garlic, ricottacheese, spinach andmozzarella cheese;mixwell. Stuff yourmanicotti shellswith themixture and arrange in a baking pan. Pour the tomato sauce over yourmanicotti andsprinklewiththeParmesancheese.Bakefor35-40minutes,untilbubbly.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianMarinaraSauce

1/2CupBeefOrVegetableBroth

2Onions,FinelyChopped


2CeleryRibs,FinelyChopped

2Carrots,FinelyChopped

228OunceCansCrushedTomatoes

2BayLeaves


In a largepot, bring thebroth to aboil. Add theonions, garlic, celery andcarrots andsautéuntilthevegetablesaresoft. Stirintheremainingingredientsandbringtoaboil.Lowerheatandsimmerforatleast1hour.Removeanddiscardthebayleaf.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianMusselsMarinara







2BayLeaves


4PoundsMussels,Scrubbed

Ina largepot, bring thebroth to aboil. Add theonions, garlic, celery andcarrots andsautéuntilthevegetablesaresoft. Stirintheremainingingredientsandbringtoaboil.Lowerheatandsimmerforatleast1hour.Addthemussels,bringtoaboilandcookuntiltheyopen.Removeanddiscardthebayleaf.Discardanymusselsthatdonotopen.

Each1CupServingis2WeightWatchersPointsPlus

Weight Watcher Diva Authentic Italian Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia WithVegetables

15OuncesTilapiaFilets

2YellowSquash

2ZucchiniSquash

ItalianSeasoningsToTaste


1TablespoonButter

1/4CupParmesanCheese

Preheatovento400degrees.Seasonthetilapia,yellowsquashandzucchiniwithItalianseasonings,salt,pepperandgarlic. Place the tilapia inabakingpan. Ina largeskillet,melt the butter and cook the squashes to tender crisp; arrange around your tilapia andsprinklewiththeParmesancheese.Bake10-20minutestodesireddoneness.

MakesFive3WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianPenneallaVodka

1TeaspoonOliveOil

1Onion,FinelyChopped


28OunceCanTomatoes

3OuncesVodka


1TeaspoonButter


2CupsCookedPenne


Ina largeskilletheat theoliveoil tomediumhighandsauté theonionsandgarlicuntillightlybrowned. Stir in the tomatoesandvodka,bring toaboil, cover, lowerheat andsimmer15-20minutes.Stirintheheavycream,butter,saltandpepperandheatthrough.AddthepenneandParmesancheeseandtoss.Serveimmediately.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianShrimpAlfredo

1/2CupChickenBroth

1TeaspoonButter

1CupMilk




11/2CupsMediumShrimp;Peeled,DeveinedAndCooked

1/4CupGratedParmesanCheese

2CupsCookedFettuccine

In large skillet, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the butter, milk and cream,stirring until butter is melted. Stir in the mushrooms, cooked shrimp and Parmesancheese,reduceheat,coverandsimmer15minutesuntilthesaucebeginstothicken.Addthehotpastaandtoss.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianShrimpMarinara







2BayLeaves


2CupsLargeShrimp,ShelledandDe-Veined

Ina largepot, bring thebroth to aboil. Add theonions, garlic, celery andcarrots andsautéuntilthevegetablesaresoft. Stirintheremainingingredientsandbringtoaboil.Lowerheatandsimmerforatleast1hour.Stirintheshrimpandcookthrough.Removeanddiscardthebayleaf.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianShrimpPrimavera

1TablespoonButter

1Onion,FinelyChopped



1GreenBellPepper,RoughlyChopped

1RedBellPepper,RoughlyChopped

1/2CupFatFreeSunDriedTomatoes

28OuncesCannedCrushedTomatoes

JuiceOf1Lemon

CrushedRedPepperAndBasilToTaste


3CupsShrimp;Cooked,Peeled,Deveined

2CupsCookedPasta

Melt the 1 tablespoonbutter in large skillet overmediumheat and sauté the onion andgarlicuntiltheonionissoft.Addthemushroomsandbellpeppersandcookanother5-8minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, basil, salt and pepper.Bringtoaboil,cover,lowerheatandsimmerfor10minutes.Stirintheshrimpandheatthrough.Serveoverhotpasta.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianShrimpScampi

2CupsChickenBroth

1Shallot,Chopped


1/4CupItalianParsley,Chopped

3CupsPeeled&DeveinedShrimp,TailsLeftOn


2CupsCookedAngelHairPasta

Inalargeskillet,combinethechickenbroth,shallots,garlicandItalianparsley.Bringtoaboilandcook2minutes.Stirintheshrimpandsimmer3-4minutesuntiltheshrimparecookedthrough.Servewiththeangelhairpasta.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianSpaghettiAndMeatSauce

9OuncesGroundSirloin

1SweetOnion,Chopped


1GreenBellPepper


1CupRagu®TraditionalSpaghettiSauce


1TablespoonSugar

4OuncesBurgundy


ItalianSeasoningToTaste

2CupsCookedSpaghetti

In a large pot, brown the sirloinwith the onion, garlic and green pepper and garlic onmediumheat.Stirinthetomatoes,Ragu,mushrooms,sugar,wine,salt,pepperandItalianseasoning;bringtoaboil.Cover,lowerheatandsimmerfor1hour,stirringoccasionally.Serveoverhotspaghetti.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianMeatballs

15OuncesLeanGroundBeef

1/2CupFinelyChoppedOnion


1Egg,Beaten

1/4CupMilk

1/2CupSeasonedBreadcrumbs

1TeaspoonOregano



Preheatovento400degrees.Combineallingredientsinalargebowlandmixverywell.Formintomeatballsandplaceonabakingsheet.Bake20-30minutes,turningonce.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianStuffedMushrooms

4TeaspoonsOliveOil

20LargeWhiteMushrooms

1/2CupItalian-StyleSeasonedBreadCrumbs

1/2CupRomanoCheese,Grated



FreshItalianParsleyLeavesToTaste


Preheattheovento400degrees.Take2teaspoonsoftheoliveoiltogreasealargebakingsheet. De-stem themushrooms, chop the stems and place in a large bowl. Stir in theremainingingredientsandmixwell.Spoonthemixtureintoeachmushroomandarrangeonyourbakingsheet.Drizzletheremaining2teaspoonsofoliveoiloverthemushrooms.Bake25-30minutestodesireddoneness.

EachMushroomisOneWeightWatchersPointsPlus

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianTomatoSauce

1/4CupBeefBroth

1SweetOnion,Chopped


228OunceCansTomatoPuree

28OunceCanPlumTomatoes,Crushed

2TablespoonsRedWineVinegar


Inavery largepot,bring thebroth toaboil. Add theonionsandgarlicandsautéuntilsoft. Stir in the remaining ingredientsandbring toaboil. Lowerheatandsimmer1-3hours,stirringoccasionally.


Note:Forasweetersauce,add1tablespoonofsugarfor1WeightWatchersPointsPlus

WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealAndPeppers

17OuncesVealSirloin,Cubed


1TablespoonOliveOil

1SweetOnion,Chopped


1GreenBellPepper,Chopped

4OuncesSauterneWine4

28OunceCanOfWholeTomatoes,Crushed

CrushedRedPepperAndOreganoToTaste


Seasonthevealcubeswithsaltandpepper.Inalargeskillet,heattheoiltomediumhighandbrown theveal lightly. Add theonions,garlicandgreenbellpepperand sauté3-5minutesuntiltheonionsaretranslucent.Stirintheremainingingredientsandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheatandsimmer5-10minutesuntilthevealistender.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealMarsala

2TablespoonsFlour

Salt,Pepper,GarlicPowderAndDriedOreganoToTaste

11OuncesSirloinVealCutlets

1TablespoonButter

1TablespoonOliveOil


4OuncesMarsalaWine

2TablespoonsCream

Placetheflour,salt,pepper,garlicpowderandoreganoinaZiplocbagandshaketomix.Add thevealandshake tocoat. Ina large skillet,melt thebutterandoilovermediumheat.Addthevealandbrownonbothsides.Stirinthemushroomsandwine.Coverandsimmer10-15minutesuntildesireddoneness.Stirinthecreamandheatthrough.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealParmigiana

12OuncesVealSirloin,PoundedThin


2-3Cups0WeightWatchersPointPlusTomatoSauce

71/2OuncesMozzarellaCheese,ThinlySliced

4TablespoonsParmesan,Grated

FreshBasilForGarnish

Preheat oven to high broil. Season the veal with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.Transfertoabakingsheetandbroil5-8minutes,turningonce.Turnovento400degrees.Topeachvealpiecewithtomatosauce,mozzarellaandParmesancheese.Bakeintheovenuntil theveal iscooked throughand thecheese ismelted. Garnishwith thebasilwhenserving.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealPicatta

15OuncesVealSirloin,CutTo1/2InchThick15


4TablespoonsFlour2

2TeaspoonsButter

1TeaspoonOliveOil


1PoundFreshMushrooms,Sliced

JuiceOf2-3Lemons

1/2CupDryWhiteWine4

1-2TablespoonsCapersAndJuice

FreshParsleyAndLemonSlicesForGarnish

Seasonthevealwiththesaltandpepper.PlacetheflourandvealinalargeZiplocbag;shaketocoat.Heatthebutterandoliveoilinlargeskillet.Addthevealandbrownonbothsides;removefromtheskilletandkeepwarm.Stirinthegarlicandmushroomsandcook1-2minutes.Returnthevealtoyourskillet.Stirinthelemonjuiceandwine;bringtoaboil.Coverandsimmer20-25minutesuntildesireddoneness.Stirinthecapers.Transfertoawarmplatter;sprinklewiththeparsleyandgarnishwithlemonslices.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianVealScallopini

18OuncesVealSirloinSteak,Cut1/4InchThick


3TablespoonsBeefBroth

1Onion,Chopped



1/4CupDryWhiteWine

1-2TablespoonsCapers,Drained

OreganoToTaste


Cutmeatinto6equalpiecesandpoundthin;seasonwiththesaltandpepper;setaside.Inalargeskillet,heatthebeefbrothtomediumhighandsautétheonionandgarlicuntiltheonionsaretranslucent.Stirintheremainingingredientsandbringtoaboil.Reduceheatandsimmer,uncovered,for20-30minutes;keepwarm. SprayanotherlargeskilletwithPam and cook the veal over medium-high heat for 1 to 3 minutes per side to desireddoneness.Servewithyoursauce.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianWhiteClamSauce

1TablespoonOliveOil

1Onion,Chopped

4-6GarlicCloves,FinelyChopped

RedPepperFlakesToTaste

OreganoToTaste

1/2CupDryWhiteWine

1/2CupBottledClamJuice


2PoundsSmallClams,ScrubbedWell

1TablespoonButter

1/3CupChoppedFreshFlat-LeafParsley

Heattheoilinalargeheavypotovermediumhighheatandsautétheonionuntilgolden,

about4minutes.Stirinthegarlic,redpepperflakes,andoreganoandsauté2minutes.Stirinthewhitewine,clamjuice,saltandpepper;bringtoaboilfor2-4minutestoreduce.Add the clams, cover and simmer4-6minutesuntil the clamsopen. Remove from theheatandstirinthebutterandparsley.


WeightWatcherDivaAuthenticItalianZiti

2CupsCookedZiti

10OuncesItalianSausage,RemovedFromCasing

1-2RedChiliPeppers,De-SeededAndChopped

3Cups0WeightWatchersPointsPlusTomatoSauce

Basil,RosemaryAndOreganoToTaste

8OuncesMozzarellaCheese


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the cooked pasta in a large baking pan. In a largeskillet,brownthesausagewiththechilipeppers.Stirinthetomatosauce,basil,rosemaryandoregano;pouroveryourpasta.Sprinklethecheesesoverthetop.Coverwithfoilandbake30minutescoveredand10minutesuncovered.


WeightWatchersItalianOscoBuco

1/2CupAll-PurposeFlour

GarlicPowderToTaste

OnionPowderToTaste


1PoundLambShanks

4TeaspoonsOliveOil

1-2Onions,Chopped


1-2Carrots,Diced

1-2CeleryRibs,Diced

FreshThymeToTaste

5OuncesDryRedWine

1CupBeefBroth

14OunceCanDicedTomato


Combinetheflour,garlicpowder,onionpowder,saltandpepperinashallowdishandmixwell. Dredgethelambshanksin theflour. Heat theoil ina largeskilletovermedium-highheat.Addthelambshanksandbrownwellonbothsides.Removeandkeepwarm.Addtheonions,garlic,carrotsandcelerytotheskilletandsautéuntiltheonionsaresoft.Add the veal back to the skillet and stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil,coverandlowertheheattosimmer.Simmer1½-2hours,bastingoccasionally.


WeightWatchersItalianPesto


1OuncePineNuts

1TablespoonOliveOil

1/4CupGratedParmesanCheese

SmallHandfulFreshBasil

Combineallingredientsinyourfoodprocessorandprocesstodesiredconsistency.

MakesFive2WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings

WeightWatchersItalianPastaWithSun-DriedTomatoArtichokeSauce


WeightWatchersItalianFishAlfredo

9OuncesTilapiaFillets

GarlicPowderToTaste

OnionPowderToTaste


1/2CupChickenBroth

1TeaspoonButter




2CupsFettuccini,CookedAndDrained

Preheatyouroven to400degrees. Season the fish filletswith thegarlicpowder,onionpowder,saltandpepper.Placeinaglassbakingdishandbake20-25minutesuntilflaky.Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the cheese, cream, salt, pepper andgarlic. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened, add the fish and spoonsauceoverthefish.Serveoverthefettuccini.


WeightWatchersItalianBreadSalad

4OuncesItalianBread,CutIntoBiteSizePieces

1-2CupsFreshBasil

1PintCherryTomatoes,Halved

1RedOnion,Diced


2TablespoonsOliveOil

RedWineOrBalsamicVinegarToTaste

DriedItalianHerbsToTaste


Combinethebread,basil,tomatoes,onionsandgarlicinalargesaladbowl.Drizzlewiththeoliveoilandvinegar,seasonwiththeherbs,saltandpepperandtoss tocoat. Serveimmediately.


WeightWatchersItalianCapreseSalad

2LargeBeefsteakTomatoes,ThicklySliced

2OuncesMozzarellaCheese,ThinlySliced

1/4CupCapers

FreshBasilLeavesToTaste

2TablespoonsOliveOil

RedWineOrBalsamicVinegarToTaste

FreshlyGroundBlackPepperToTaste

Arrangethetomatoesonyourservingplateandtopeachonewithasliceofcheese.Topwiththecapersandbasil.Drizzlewiththeoliveoilandvinegarandseasonwiththeblackpepper.


WeightWatchersItalianOliveOilDipForBread

1/4CupOliveOil

FreshMincedGarlicToTaste

FreshlyGroundBlackPepper

1/4CupFreshlyGratedParmesanCheese

WhiteBalsamicVinegarToTaste

PourtheoliveoilontoadecorativeItalianplate.Placethegarlicinthecenteroftheoliveoil,addthepepperandparmesancheeseanddrizzlewiththebalsamicvinegar.

MakesSeven2WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings

WeightWatchersItalianSalad

6CupsTornRomaineLettuce

2CupsItalianLettuceMix

1-2CupsGrapeTomatoes,Halved

1-2Cucumbers,Sliced

DicedRedAnd/OrGreenBellPeppersToTaste

1RedOnion,SlicedIntoThinRings

1Carrot,Stringed

1/4CupFetaCheese,Crumbled

WithoutTheSaladDressing,MakesSix1WeightWatchersPointsPlusServings

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