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ITALIAN ZITI BAKE AND TAKE
By JoyceW-2
Heat oven to 350pray 13x9 inch glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 8 ounces mild bulk Italian sausage or 2 to 3 sausage links, casings removed
- 1 small zucchini, finely chopped ( 1 cup)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- dash crushed red pepper
- 1 (26 ouncd) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1 pound ziti or penne pasta
- 1 (12 ounce) package shredded Mozzarella cheese (3 cups)
WHIPPED CREAM CHOCOLATE PIE
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 5 Yields 1 piece per serving
- 4 1/2 oz chocolate wafer(s), processed to crumbs
- 4 Tbsp regular butter, melted
- 3/4 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 oz bittersweet chocolate, curled or grated with a vegetable peeler
NACHOS GRANDE
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 8 Yields about 12 chips per serving
- 4 ounces baked low-fat tortilla chips
- 9 ounces fat-free canned refried beans
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican style cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup guacamole
CINNAMON SUGAR KNOTS
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 2 Yields 2 knots per serving
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 11 oz refrigerated bread stick dough
- 3 spray(s) butter-flavour cooking spray
ROASTED SIRLOIN BEEF
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 3 Yields about 3 ounces per serving
- 1 spray cooking spray
- 2 pounds lean sirloin beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rosemary, fresh, or 2 teaspoons dried
- 2 teaspoons oregano
MINI MUFFIN PIZZAS
By JoyceW-2
Spread muffin halves with sauce; top with cheese and oregano
- 1 whole wheat English muffin, split, toasted
- 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- dash of dried oregano leaves
HAM & ASPARAGUS ROLLS WITH CREAMY SALSA DIP
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus Value: 3 Yields about 2 rolls and 2 tablespoons of sauce per serving
- 1 pound asparagus, about 16 medium thick spears
- 1/2 cup salsa, green chile variety
- 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
- 3/4 pounds ham, lean only, about 16 thin slices
- 1/2 ounce chives
15 MINUTE SKILLET CASSEROLE
By JoyceW-2
French inspired bean and sausage meal
- 2 sprays cooking spray, or enough to coat skillet
- 1 medium uncooked onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 ounces low fat sausage, smoked variety, sliced 1/4 inches thick (ex:Kielbasa)
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 3/4 cup canned chicken broth
- 30 ounces canned great northern beans (or any other variety), rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoons canned tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dried plain bread crumbs
APPLE CINNAMON PANCAKES
By JoyceW-2
PointsPlus value: 3
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, low fat
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon flavor
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup apples, diced, Braeburn or similar
- 1 spray cooking spray
TURKEY BRUSCHETTA PANINI
By JoyceW-2
Can be cooked in skillet, pressing sandwich with a spatula to mimic a panini grill
- 2 slices Italian bread
- 2 ounces carving board roasted turkey breast
- 1 slice Mozzarella cheese
- 2 fresh basil leaves, or any other green
- 2 thin slices tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise