Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Extra Lean Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
• 1 Whole Egg or 1/4 c. Egg Whites
• 1/4 c. Italian Bread Crumbs
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
• 1 glove Garlic minced
• 1/4 t. Salt & Pepper
• 1/2 c. Tomato Sauce

Directions:

• Mix Extra Lean Ground Beef or Ground Turkey with Egg, Italian Bread Crumbs, Grated Parmesan, Minced Garlic, Salt and Pepper in a bowl.
• Roll into 1 & 1/2 inch balls
• Arrange in a single layer on a sheet of foil
• Top with Tomato Sauce
• Form a packet
• Grill over high heat for 20 minutes

This recipe is from The Food Network

Popover Pizza Casserole

Ingredients:
Servings 6 ( 31 Carb Grams Per Serving)

• 1&1/4 pounds Extra-Lean Ground Beef or Ground Raw Turkey Breast
• 2 c. sliced Mushrooms
• 1 & 1/2 chopped Yellow Summer Squash
• 1 c. chopped Onion
• 1 c. chopped Green Sweet Pepper
• 1 ~ 14 - 15 ounce can Pizza Sauce
• 1 t. dried Italian Seasoning, crushed
• 1/2 t. Fennel Seeds, crushed
• 1 c. 1% milk
• 1/2 c. Great Value Egg Whites or 2 whole Eggs
• 2 T. Olive Oil
• 1 c. All-Purpose Flour*
• 1 c. shredded Reduced - Fat Mozzarella Cheese (4 oz)
• 2 T. grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

•  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
• In an oven-proof large skillet, cook turkey, mushrooms, squash, onion, and sweet pepper over medium heat until meat is brown and vegetables are tender, stirring to break up meat as it cooks.
• Drain off fat. 
• Stir pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and fennel seeds into meat mixture. 
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat. 
• Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
• Spread to an even layer.

 Meanwhile, for popover topping:

•  In a medium bowl, combine milk, eggs, and oil. 
• Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed or whisk for 1 minute.
•  Add flour; beat or whisk about 1 minute more or until smooth.
•  Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over meat mixture in skillet. 
• Pour popover topping evenly over mixture in skillet, covering completely. 
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
•  Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is puffed and golden brown. 
• (Casserole may look a bit gooey on top of the meat mixture from the melted cheese.) 
• Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info Per Serving:

327 Cal.,7 g.Total Fat, (2 g. Sat. Fat), 58 mg. Chol.,611 mg Sodium, 31 g. Carbs.(3 g.Fiber, 7 g. Sugar), 34 g. Protein

* If desired, you can substitute 1/2 c.  Whole Wheat Flour for 1/2 c. of the All Purpose Flour.

Enjoy ❤
Betsy

Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

Serves 4
Ingredients:

• 1 jar Prego Heart Healthy Spaghetti Sauce
• 2 Butterball Italian Sausage Links (casings removed)
• 8 oz. uncooked Spaghetti

Directions:

• Fill a "dutch oven" with water and bring to a boil on stove top
• Remove casings from Turkey Links and place in a large sauce pan
• Brown Turkey Sausage
• Add 1 jar of Prego Heart Healthy Spaghetti Sauce to the browned Turkey and heat
• Drain pasta after cooking in a colander
• Divide Spaghetti into 4 equal portions and top with 1/2 c. sauce

Nutritional Info coming soon

Makeover Beef & Sausage Lasagna

{Taste Of Home}

Serves 12
3/4 pound Lean Ground Beef (90%)
3/4 pound Italian Turkey Sausage Links (casings removed)
1 medium chopped Onion
1 medium chopped Bell Pepper
1 jar (26 oz) Light Ragu Heart Healthy Spaghetti Sauce
1 package (8 oz.) Reduced Fat Cream Cheese cubed
1 c. Great Value Non-Fat Cottage Cheese
1 lightly beaten Egg
1 T. minced Fresh Parsley
6 Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles cooked and drained
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Reduced Fat Italian Blend Cheese
3 t. Italian Seasoning
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:

• Preheat oven 350 º
• In a skillet brown meats, onion, green pepper over medium heat until no longer pink
• Drain really good
• Set aside 1 c. Spaghetti Sauce
• Stir remaining Spaghetti Sauce into meat mixture
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat
• Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes
• In a small microwaveable bowl melt Cream Cheese 
• Add Cottage Cheese, Egg and Parsley
• Now is time to layer First put some Sauce mixture in bottom of 9 x 13 pan that has been sprayed with Great Value Olive Oil Spray
• Next add 3 Noodles
• Spread some Cheese Mixture
• Repeat Sauce, Noodles, Cheese
• Add saved 1/2 c. Spaghetti Sauce on top 
• Add Mozzarella Cheese and remaining Italian Seasoning
• Cover and bake for  35 minutes
• Uncover and cook for 10-15 more minutes or until bubbly
• Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 298 Cals., 15 g. Fat, 7 g. Sat. Fat, 78 Chol., 620 mg. Sodium, 17 g. carbs., 3 g. Fiber, 23 g. Protein
Now these are a little off because the original recipe called for "Spaghetti Sauce". I changed it to "Light Ragu". I did change the Sodium count from 772 mg. to 620 mg. but left all the other counts alone.  I will get that changed ASAP.

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup(Slightly adapted from Kristin Porter @ Iowa Girl Eats) 

Servings 8

1 pound of ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage

1 T. Great Value Canola Oil or Olive Oil

1 medium Onion (1 cup)

1 large Carrot    (1 cup)

2  ribs of Celery (1 cup)

2 cloves of Garlic

28 oz. can Crushed Tomatoes

15 oz can Tomato Sauce

15 oz. can Low Sodium Beef Broth

15 oz. can Cannellini Beans 

1/4 t. Salt

1 t. Dried Oregano

1/2 t. Dried Thyme

1 t. Dried Basil

1/2 t. Cayenne Pepper (use to your taste)

Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 & 1/2 c. Ditalini Pasta

Directions:

• Brown Turkey Breakfast Sausage in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until no longer pink
• Drain fat if any off.
• Add Onion, Garlic, Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Reduced Sodium Beef Broth, Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Cayenne Pepper, and Pinch of Salt.
• Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour. Stirring Occasionally.
• When soup has about 10 minutes of cooking time remaining add the Carrots & Celery.
• In a separate pan cook the Ditalini Pasta according to box directions. 
• When pasta is done so should the soup be too.  
• Serve 1 cup servings in bowls and top with Parmesan Cheese
• Enjoy!

Nutritional Info Coming Soon

Flat Bread Pizza

Servings 4

1 Mama Mary's  Flatbread Pizza Crust

1/2 c. Pesto Sauce*  (you can buy it in a jar or use the recipe under Condiments)

1/2 Red Onion

5  Cremini Mushrooms

Jar of Sundried Tomatoes

1 Grilled Chicken Breast ( or you can do what I do and turn it into a "meatless" pizza by using Morningstar Farms Grillers "Chicken".  It really is good.) And my "where's the BEEF" hubby loves it! Yes he knows!

2 cups of grated Mozzarella Cheese  

Great Value Olive Oil (to brush on crust)

Directions:

• Pre-heat oven to 450 º Cook for  7-8 minutes
• Spread Great Value Olive Oil on both sides of your Momma Mary's Flatbread Pizza Crust
• Coat Mama Mary's Flatebread Pizza Crust with a generous amount of  Pesto Sauce
• Start Adding toppings. 
• I always add in this order: Chicken, Onions, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes and Cheese.

Nutritional Info Per Serving Coming Soon

Chicken Farfalle (Bow Tie Pasta)

Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 boneless/skinless Chicken Breast (Market Pantry (Fresh NOT Frozen)  Chicken has only 35 mg. sodium)
8 oz. dry Farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
1 T. Great Value Olive Oil
1 med. Onion, chopped
1 c. sliced Portobella or other Fresh Mushrooms
2 cloves of Garlic, minced
4 c. thinly sliced Fresh Spinach
1 t. snipped Fresh Thyme
1/8 t. Pepper
2 T. shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions:
Poach Chicken (for directions on poaching look above at Chicken Salad
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain well.

• While those are cooking take a large skillet add oil and heat over a medium heat.  
• Add your onions, mushrooms and garlic.  
• Cook and stir occasionally for 2-3 minutes so mushrooms become tender. 
• Stir in spinach, thyme and pepper
• Cook 1 minute to heat through and to slightly wilt the spinach
• Stir in cooked chicken and pasta
• Lightly toss just mix
• Sprinkle with cheese 
• Enjoy! 

Nutrition Info Per Serving
Serves 4

300 Cal., 5 g. Fat, 37 mg. Chol., 35 g. Carbs., 22 g. Prot., 101 mg. Sodium

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup(Slightly adapted from Kristin Porter @ Iowa Girl Eats) 

Servings 8

1 pound of ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage

1 T. Great Value Canola Oil or Olive Oil

1 medium Onion (1 cup)

1 large Carrot    (1 cup)

2  ribs of Celery (1 cup)

2 cloves of Garlic

28 oz. can Crushed Tomatoes

15 oz can Tomato Sauce

15 oz. can Low Sodium Beef Broth

15 oz. can Cannellini Beans 

1/4 t. Salt

1 t. Dried Oregano

1/2 t. Dried Thyme

1 t. Dried Basil

1/2 t. Cayenne Pepper (use to your taste)

Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 & 1/2 c. Ditalini Pasta

Directions:

• Brown Turkey Breakfast Sausage in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until no longer pink
• Drain fat if any off.
• Add Onion, Garlic, Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Reduced Sodium Beef Broth, Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Cayenne Pepper, and Pinch of Salt.
• Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour. Stirring Occasionally.
• When soup has about 10 minutes of cooking time remaining add the Carrots & Celery.
• In a separate pan cook the Ditalini Pasta according to box directions. 
• When pasta is done so should the soup be too.  
• Serve 1 cup servings in bowls and top with Parmesan Cheese
• Enjoy!

Nutritional Info Coming Soon

Flat Bread Pizza

Servings 4

1 Mama Mary's  Flatbread Pizza Crust

1/2 c. Pesto Sauce  (you can buy it in a jar or use the recipe that follows below)

1/2 Red Onion

5  Cremini Mushrooms

Jar of Sundried Tomatoes

1 Grilled Chicken Breast ( or you can do what I do and turn it into a "meatless" pizza by using Morningstar Farms Grillers "Chicken".  It really is good.) And my "where's the BEEF" hubby loves it! Yes he knows!

2 cups of grated Mozzarella Cheese  

Great Value Olive Oil (to brush on crust)

Directions:

• Pre-heat oven to 450 º Cook for  7-8 minutes
• Spread Great Value Olive Oil on both sides of your Boboli Flatbread Pizza Crust
• Coat Mama Mary's Flatebread Pizza Crust with a generous amount of  Pesto Sauce
• Start Adding toppings. 
• I always add in this order: Chicken, Onions, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes and Cheese.

Nutritional Info Per Serving Coming Soon