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01of 20Classic Marinara MeatballsYou can’t go wrong with these classic marinara meatballs filled with applesauce, zucchini, and green onions. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Classic Marinara Meatballs
You can’t go wrong with these classic marinara meatballs filled with applesauce, zucchini, and green onions. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
02of 20Pasta Puttanesca with BeefView RecipeThis easy slow cooker ground beef and pasta recipe makes a great meal any night of the week. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Pasta Puttanesca with Beef
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This easy slow cooker ground beef and pasta recipe makes a great meal any night of the week. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Lasagna-Stuffed Meatloaf
04of 20Ground Beef & Pasta SkilletView RecipeSneak extra vegetables into your child’s day (and yours too!) with this easy one-skillet pasta recipe. Finely chop mushrooms to resemble the texture of ground beef and stir them into a classic meat sauce for an extra-healthy twist on a dinnertime favorite. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017
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Ground Beef & Pasta Skillet
Sneak extra vegetables into your child’s day (and yours too!) with this easy one-skillet pasta recipe. Finely chop mushrooms to resemble the texture of ground beef and stir them into a classic meat sauce for an extra-healthy twist on a dinnertime favorite. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017
05of 20No-Noodle Eggplant LasagnaView RecipeSatisfy your craving for cheesy, indulgent lasagna with this noodle-less version. Roasted eggplant slices stand in for noodles in this low-carb, gluten-free lasagna. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018
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No-Noodle Eggplant Lasagna
Satisfy your craving for cheesy, indulgent lasagna with this noodle-less version. Roasted eggplant slices stand in for noodles in this low-carb, gluten-free lasagna. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018
06of 20Zucchini ParmesanView RecipeNothing goes to waste in this twist on eggplant Parmesan, as the scooped-out zucchini flesh gets mixed into the meat sauce. Use long, straight zucchini for this dish, which are easier to hollow out for stuffing. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019
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Zucchini Parmesan
Nothing goes to waste in this twist on eggplant Parmesan, as the scooped-out zucchini flesh gets mixed into the meat sauce. Use long, straight zucchini for this dish, which are easier to hollow out for stuffing. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019
07of 20Meatballs with Roasted Green Beans & PotatoesView RecipeMeatballs, green beans and potatoes happily coexist while roasting together on a large sheet pan. Seasoned with fresh rosemary and Italian seasoning and served with pasta sauce and Parmesan, this one-dish meal is one you’ll want to make again and again. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Meatballs with Roasted Green Beans & Potatoes
Meatballs, green beans and potatoes happily coexist while roasting together on a large sheet pan. Seasoned with fresh rosemary and Italian seasoning and served with pasta sauce and Parmesan, this one-dish meal is one you’ll want to make again and again. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
08of 20Zucchini LasagnaView RecipeRoasted zucchini slices stand in beautifully for wheat pasta in this no-noodle lasagna. The simple swap reduces calories and eliminates gluten. It’s also a great way to use up extra zucchini if your plants are prolific. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018
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Zucchini Lasagna
Roasted zucchini slices stand in beautifully for wheat pasta in this no-noodle lasagna. The simple swap reduces calories and eliminates gluten. It’s also a great way to use up extra zucchini if your plants are prolific. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018
09of 20Veal, Beef & Pork SugoView RecipeThis Italian tomato sauce recipe simmers for a long time, allowing some of the liquid to evaporate, concentrating the flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep–it makes a large batch, so serve some over pasta for dinner and freeze the rest for a quick meal in the future. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019
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Veal, Beef & Pork Sugo
This Italian tomato sauce recipe simmers for a long time, allowing some of the liquid to evaporate, concentrating the flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep–it makes a large batch, so serve some over pasta for dinner and freeze the rest for a quick meal in the future. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019
10of 20Skillet Ravioli LasagnaView RecipeJasmine ComerThis easy inside-out ravioli lasagna is the ultimate weeknight comfort food–no layering or mixing bowls required. Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the beef. Look for fresh mozzarella balls (also called “pearls”) in the specialty cheese section of your grocery store. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019
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Skillet Ravioli Lasagna
Jasmine Comer
This easy inside-out ravioli lasagna is the ultimate weeknight comfort food–no layering or mixing bowls required. Feel free to swap in ground turkey for the beef. Look for fresh mozzarella balls (also called “pearls”) in the specialty cheese section of your grocery store. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019
11of 20Spaghetti with Quick Meat SauceView RecipeInstead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread. The recipe makes enough for 8 servings. If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2010
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Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce
Instead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread. The recipe makes enough for 8 servings. If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2010
12of 20Beefy Stuffed ShellsJumbo pasta shells stuffed with a hearty beef and mushroom filling are baked with tomato sauce and cheese for an Italian-style dinner that’s ready in less than an hour. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Beefy Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a hearty beef and mushroom filling are baked with tomato sauce and cheese for an Italian-style dinner that’s ready in less than an hour. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
13of 20Easy LasagnaView RecipeThis classic beef lasagna recipe is easy to make and will be ready to eat in just over an hour. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Easy Lasagna
This classic beef lasagna recipe is easy to make and will be ready to eat in just over an hour. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
14of 20Ziti with Meat SauceThe 95-percent-lean ground beef helps lower the fat and calories in this hearty pasta dinner. Using whole wheat ziti boosts the fiber. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Ziti with Meat Sauce
The 95-percent-lean ground beef helps lower the fat and calories in this hearty pasta dinner. Using whole wheat ziti boosts the fiber. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
15of 20Italian Meatball SoupVegetables and lean meatballs streamline a traditional Italian meatball soup to make it lighter while keeping all the great flavor. Save some of the meatball soup to make a delicious casserole for later. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Italian Meatball Soup
Vegetables and lean meatballs streamline a traditional Italian meatball soup to make it lighter while keeping all the great flavor. Save some of the meatball soup to make a delicious casserole for later. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
16of 20Nonna’s Spaghetti & MeatballsView RecipeThe meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2012
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Nonna’s Spaghetti & Meatballs
The meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2012
17of 20Everything PizzaView RecipeThis whole-grain pizza has everything on it–sauce, beef, bacon, veggies, olives, and cheese. Feel free to substitute different types of meat or vegetables to suit your taste. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Everything Pizza
This whole-grain pizza has everything on it–sauce, beef, bacon, veggies, olives, and cheese. Feel free to substitute different types of meat or vegetables to suit your taste. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
18of 20Spaghetti Lover’s SoupView RecipeThis easy slow-cooker soup has all the great flavors of your favorite dish of spaghetti with beef sauce, without a lot of fussy preparation. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Spaghetti Lover’s Soup
This easy slow-cooker soup has all the great flavors of your favorite dish of spaghetti with beef sauce, without a lot of fussy preparation. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Marinara Meat Sauce Topped Baked Potato
20of 20Meatball & Creamed Spinach SkilletView RecipeSpaghetti and meatballs is a no-brainer, but pairing meatballs with a pile of creamed spinach topped with marinara and cheese is a flavorful twist. Pick your favorite frozen meatballs–beef, chicken or veggie–for this healthy dinner recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016
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Meatball & Creamed Spinach Skillet
Spaghetti and meatballs is a no-brainer, but pairing meatballs with a pile of creamed spinach topped with marinara and cheese is a flavorful twist. Pick your favorite frozen meatballs–beef, chicken or veggie–for this healthy dinner recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2016
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