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Eggplant Italian Spaghetti

by Joyce Kohl

Are you a pasta freak like I am? Chances are you’ve been told you cannot eat pasta if you want to lose weight. Nonsense! Pasta isn’t the cause of weight gain, it’s the sauces and cheese and meats used. Or the crust of a pizza. Try my low-cal, 408-413 calorie recipe. It tastes marvelous and it will fill your plate as well as your cravings. Serves one.

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Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

by Joyce Kohl

Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs Source: Go Inside™
Serve with Italian Garlic bread, and a simple tossed salad.
Servings: Ingredients:
4

 

Serves 2 adults and 2 children easily.

 SAUCE INGREDIENTS

 

1 large can tomatoes (mash with hands)

1 clove fresh garlic, minced

2 T olive oil

1/2 stick butter

1 tsp salt

2 cans tomato paste

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp pepper

 

MEAT BALL INGREDIENTS

 

1 pound lean ground beef

2 whole eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/2 medium onion, diced

1/2 cup bread crumbs

salt and pepper
Directions:
  1. SAUCE: Brown onion and garlic in oil. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2-4 hours. Watch carefully, stirring about every 30 minutes. Sauce should be thick.
  1. MEAT BALLS:  Mix all ingredients together and brown lightly in a skillet with a small amount of olive oil. Add to the sauce.