Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast
April 15, 2020 at 6:51 PM | Posted in Meijer Turkey Meatballs, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, Turkey meatballs | 1 CommentTags: baking, Cooking, Dinner, Food, LaRosa's Original Pasta Sauce, Meijer Turkey Meatballs, New York Bakery Light Texas Toast, Pasta, recipes, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti
Today’s Menu: Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast
For Breakfast this morning I Scrambled a couple of Eggs and toasted a couple of slices of Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread that I topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Light. I also had a 
cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. We had a freeze warning for this morning, 29 degrees out. 52 degrees and cloudy with showers moving in late. My Sinuses have let up a little so I was able to function better! Did a load of laundry after Breakfast. Later on I got the vacuum out and attached the long hose to it. Then I went around to all the heating vents and removed them from the floor. I then got the sweeper and used the long hose to vacuum the dust out of them. I was amazed at all the dust that came out of the vents. I’ll have to start doing this more often. For Dinner tonight I prepared Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast.
We love Spaghetti and Meatballs! So it’s Spaghetti and Meatballs tonight! And you can always make it healthier by using Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs. For the Meatballs I’m using
Meijer Turkey Meatballs. These Meatballs are 150 calories and 5 carbs per serving (6 Meatballs). For the Spaghetti I’ll be using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti.
I’ll be cooking the Meatballs in LaRosa’s Original Pasta Sauce, one of my favorites! The Sauce goes great on Pasta, Pizza, or as a Dipping sauce. I grabbed a small Sauce Pan, sprayed it Pam Non 
Stick Cooking Spray, added the sauce to it, and heated on medium low heat. As the sauce started to heat up I added the Turkey Meatballs, stirred until covered with the Sauce. Cooked them for 7 minutes and then reduced the heat to low until I was ready to use them.
As I said I’m using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti. It’s my favorite and I use all the Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pastas. The Spaghetti is 180 calories and 35 net carbs, which isn’t bad 
for Pasta. To prepare the Spaghetti; I cooked the Spaghetti as to the package instructions. I used a large Sauce Pan and filled it 1/2 way up with water. Turned the burner on high and brought the water to a rapid boil. Added the Spaghetti and stirred, returning it to the rapid boil. Cooked it uncovered, stirring it occasionally. Cooked it for a total of 8 minutes and done! Love this Pasta so tender and tasty. As the Spaghetti was cooking I baked the New York Bakery Light Texas Toast. For Dessert/Snack tonight I had a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.
Meijer Turkey Meatballs 32 oz
Product Description
Flame Broiled. Meat Used Is 100% Turkey. Fully Cooked. Keep Frozen.
Ingredients
TURKEY, WATER, ONIONS, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, AND YEAST), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE. NATURAL FLAVOR.
https://www.meijer.com/shop/en/meat/prepared-meat/frozen/meijer-turkey-meatballs-32-oz/p/70882009416
Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast
December 12, 2019 at 6:33 PM | Posted in pasta, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, Turkey meatballs | 2 CommentsTags: Baking, Cooking, Dinner, Food, LaRosa's Original Pasta Sauce, Meatballs, Meijer Turkey Meatballs, New York Bakery Light Texas Toast, Pasta, recipes
Today’s Menu: Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast
For Breakfast this morning I had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Sunny and 42 degrees outside today. I had to go to Meijer to pick up a few things for Mom and myself and picked up Breakfast for Mom at McDonald’s. Back home got the cart out of the shed and raked the back yard. We have a Mole problem in the backyards of most of the homes on our side of street. I ordered some Mole Stop off Amazon, see if that works! For Dinner tonight I prepared Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast.
It’s Spaghetti and Meatballs tonight! And you can always make it healthier by using Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs. For the Meatballs I’m using Meijer Turkey Meatballs. These Meatballs are 150 calories and 5 carbs per serving (6 Meatballs). For the Spaghetti I’ll be using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti.
I’ll be cooking the Meatballs in LaRosa’s Original Pasta Sauce, one of my favorites! The Sauce goes great on Pasta, Pizza, or as a Dipping sauce. I grabbed a small Sauce Pan, sprayed it Pam Non Stick Cooking Spray, added the sauce to it, and heated on medium low heat. As the sauce started to heat up I added the Turkey Meatballs, stirred until covered with the Sauce. Cooked them for 7 minutes and then reduced the heat to low until I was ready to use them.
As I said I’m using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti. It’s my favorite and I use all the Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pastas. The Spaghetti is 180 calories and 35 net carbs, which isn’t bad
for Pasta. To prepare the Spaghetti; I cooked the Spaghetti as to the package instructions. I used a large Sauce Pan and filled it 1/2 way up with water. Turned the burner on high and brought the water to a rapid boil. Added the Spaghetti and stirred, returning it to the rapid boil. Cooked it uncovered, stirring it occasionally. Cooked it for a total of 8 minutes and done! Love this Pasta so tender and tasty. As the Spaghetti was cooking I baked the New York Bakery Light Texas Toast. For Dessert tonight a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.
Meijer Turkey Meatballs 32 oz
Product Description
Flame Broiled. Meat Used Is 100% Turkey. Fully Cooked. Keep Frozen.
Ingredients
TURKEY, WATER, ONIONS, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, AND YEAST), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE. NATURAL FLAVOR.
https://www.meijer.com/shop/en/meat/prepared-meat/frozen/meijer-turkey-meatballs-32-oz/p/70882009416
Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast
November 20, 2019 at 6:40 PM | Posted in Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, Turkey meatballs | Leave a commentTags: Baking, Cooking, Dinner, Food, LaRosa's Original Pasta Sauce, Meatballs, Meijer Turkey Meatballs, New York Bakery Light Texas Toast, Pasta, recipes
Today’s Menu: Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast
For Breakfast this morning I had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Cloudy and 52 degrees outside today. Had some late evening Phantom Pains but they didn’t last long, thankfully. So after Breakfast I went to Meijer for a few items. Stopped and got gas and picked up Breakfast for Mom at McDonald’s. Back home got the cart out of the shed and raked the back yard and the front yard again. For Dinner tonight I prepared Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast.
Spaghetti and Meatballs tonight! And you can always make it healthier by using Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs. For the Meatballs I’m using Meijer Turkey Meatballs. These Meatballs are 150 calories and 5 carbs per serving (6 Meatballs). For the Spaghetti I’ll be using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti.
I’ll be cooking the Meatballs in LaRosa’s Original Pasta Sauce, one of my favorites! The Sauce goes great on Pasta, Pizza, or as a Dipping sauce. I grabbed a small Sauce Pan, sprayed it Pam Non Stick Cooking Spray, added the sauce to it, and heated on medium low heat. As the sauce started to heat up I added the Turkey Meatballs, stirred until covered with the Sauce. Cooked them for 7 minutes and then reduced the heat to low until I was ready to use them.
As I said I’m using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti. It’s my favorite and I use all the Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pastas. The Spaghetti is 180 calories and 35 net carbs, which isn’t bad for Pasta. To prepare the Spaghetti; I cooked the Spaghetti as to the package instructions. I used a large Sauce Pan and filled it 1/2 way up with water. Turned the burner on high and brought the water to a rapid boil. Added the Spaghetti and stirred, returning it to the rapid boil. Cooked it uncovered, stirring it occasionally. Cooked it for a total of 8 minutes and done! Love this Pasta so tender and tasty. As the Spaghetti was cooking I baked my New York Bakery Light Texas Toast.
To serve I used a bowl and made a bed with Spaghetti. added a little Morton’s Lite Salt and Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese. I then topped with Sauce and Meatballs. Wow, these Turkey
Meatballs are so good. For Dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.
Meijer Turkey Meatballs 32 oz
Product Description
Flame Broiled. Meat Used Is 100% Turkey. Fully Cooked. Keep Frozen.
Ingredients
TURKEY, WATER, ONIONS, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, AND YEAST), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE. NATURAL FLAVOR.
https://www.meijer.com/shop/en/meat/prepared-meat/frozen/meijer-turkey-meatballs-32-oz/p/70882009416
Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast
September 6, 2019 at 6:27 PM | Posted in Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, Turkey meatballs | 2 CommentsTags: Baking, Cooking, Dinner, Food, LaRosa's Original Pasta Sauce, Meatballs, Meijer Turkey Meatballs, New York Bakery Light Texas Toast, Pasta, recipes, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti
Today’s Menu: Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Baked Texas Toast
For Breakfast this morning I had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. After Breakfast I went to McDonald’s and picked up Breakfast for Mom. For dinner tonight I prepared Spaghetti and
Meatballs w/ Light Texas Toast. Mostly sunny and 80 degrees out, low humidity again! I had to wear a surgical mask when outside today as the ragweed count was sky high! Got the cart, rake, and leaf blower out of the shed and got some yard work done. I raked a neighbors yard for them. They are an older couple and his wife has been in rehab and he’s been there with her most of the day. So I got that done for him. Everything done I took a spin around the neighborhood and enjoyed the beautiful day. For Dinner tonight I prepared Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Texas Toast.
Spaghetti and Meatballs tonight, we love Spaghetti and Meatballs! And you can always make it healthier by using Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs. For the Meatballs I’m using Meijer 
Turkey Meatballs. I bought a bag of these a few weeks ago for the first time. I’ve always used Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs but I can no longer find them at any of the stores. These Meatballs are 150 calories and 5 carbs per serving (6 Meatballs).
I’ll be cooking them in LaRosa’s Original Pasta Sauce, one of my favorites! The Sauce goes great on Pasta, Pizza, or as a Dipping sauce. I grabbed a small Sauce Pan, sprayed it Pam Cooking Spray, 
added the sauce to it, and heated on medium low heat. As the sauce started to heat up I added the Turkey Meatballs, stirred until covered with the Sauce. Cooked them for about 7 minutes and then reduced the heat to low until I was ready to use them.
I’m using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Spaghetti. It’s my favorite and I use all the Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pastas. The Spaghetti is 180 calories and 35 net carbs, which isn’t bad for Pasta. To prepare the Spaghetti; I cooked the Spaghetti as to the package instructions. I used a large Sauce Pan and filled it 1/2 way up with water. Turned the burner on high and brought the water to a rapid boil. Added the Spaghetti and stirred, returning it to the rapid boil. Cooked it uncovered, stirring it occasionally. Cooked it for a total of 8 minutes and done! Love this Pasta so tender and tasty. As the Spaghetti was cooking I baked my New York Bakery Light Texas Toast.
To serve I used a bowl and made a bed with Spaghetti. added a little Morton’s Lite Salt and Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese. I then topped with Sauce and Meatballs. Wow these Turkey
Meatballs are so good. I’ve found a new Turkey Meatball to use! For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn with a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink.
Meijer Turkey Meatballs 32 oz
Product Description
Flame Broiled. Meat Used Is 100% Turkey. Fully Cooked. Keep Frozen.
Ingredients Click to collapse content
TURKEY, WATER, ONIONS, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, AND YEAST), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE. NATURAL FLAVOR.
https://www.meijer.com/shop/en/meat/prepared-meat/frozen/meijer-turkey-meatballs-32-oz/p/70882009416
Chipotle Mango Meatballs
October 11, 2014 at 5:23 AM | Posted in Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, Turkey meatballs | 3 CommentsTags: appetizer, Chipotle Mango Meatballs, Cooking, Food, JB's Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Mangos, recipes, the Food Channel, Turkey Meatballs
The second I read this recipe from on an email from the Food Channel, I knew I had to make it soon and pass it along! Chipotle Mango Meatballs, it just sounds good. And it uses one of my all-time favorites BBQ Sauces JB’s Fat Boy Sauces! It’s off the Food Channel website which is stocked full of delicious recipes, check them out sometime. http://www.foodchannel.com/
Chipotle Mango Meatballs
Ingredients
1 (26 ounces) bag Turkey meatballs
2 cups JB’s Fat Boy Chipotle BBQ Sauce
2 large mangos, peeled, pitted, cubed
1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning, dried (optional)
Preparation
1 – Bake meatballs according to package directions.
2 -In a medium saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, mango cubes and chipotle seasoning; stir to blend. Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3 – Add cooked meatballs to sauce and simmer for 5 to7 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information
Calories 394, Carbohydrates 38g, Cholesterol 81mg, Fat 16g, Fat Calories 24, Fiber 2g, Protein 25g, Sodium 777mg. Daily Values: . Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Read more: http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/chipotle-mango-meatballs/#ixzz3FQIJTM2U
Turkey Meatball Mini Sub w/ Baked Fries
April 21, 2014 at 5:26 PM | Posted in Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, Sargento's Cheese, Turkey meatballs | Leave a commentTags: Cheese, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs, Pasta Sauce, Ragu Super Chunky Mushroom Pasta Sauce, Sandwich, Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese, Subs, Turkey Meatball Mini Sub
Today’s Menu: Turkey Meatball Mini Sub w/ Baked Fries
Another beautiful Spring Day out again. Went and got Mom’s car washed for her and stopped at the bank. Later took my Mom to Home Depot, we needed some new shades for the living room windows and picked up 5 bags of fresh mulch. For dinner tonight I prepared Turkey Meatball Mini Sub w/ Baked Fries.
I reheated the Turkey Meatballs leftover from dinner a couple of nights ago. I had used Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs. I’ve tried many different Turkey Meatballs and these are the best tasting I’ve found. Their 190 calories and 5 net carbs per serving (3 Meatballs ). And three is plenty as these are good size Meatballs. They were marinated in Ragu Chunky Mushroom Pasta Sauce. When Meatballs are completely heated through I served them on an Meijer Bakery Perfection Deli Mini Wheat Sub Buns and topped with Sargento Reduced fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. Makes one fine Turkey Meatball Hogie! I served it with a side of Ore Ida Simply Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt Country Style Fries, my favorite fries! Later tonight for dessert a Jello Sugar Free Black Cherry Jello.
Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs
Product Description
Add traditional Italian taste to your pasta dishes with our Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs. They’re fully cooked and ready to heat and eat.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (85.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g 15%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 17.0g
http://www.honeysucklewhite.com/ProductDetail.aspx?product_id=1
Ragu Super Chunky Mushroom Pasta Sauce
Ragú® Super Chunky Mushroom bursts with chunks of garden style mushrooms and a delicious mushroom taste. This rich, flavorful tomato sauce has the just the right amount of hearty mushrooms for mushroom lovers to enjoy. Mom knows that Ragú®’s Super Chunky Mushroom is a balanced sauce that the whole family will love.
Features Super Chunky Mushrooms
100% California Grown Tomatoes
Contains two servings of veggies in every ½ cup of sauce
Good Source of Vitamin A & Vitamin C
Delicious, filling sauce the whole family will love
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 128g
Amount Per
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 460mg
Potassium 410mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
http://www.ragu.com/product/detail/89670/super-chunky-mushroom
Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Baked French Bread
April 19, 2014 at 5:12 PM | Posted in Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, spaghetti, Turkey meatballs | Leave a commentTags: Baking, Boiling, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Kraft Parmesan Cheese, Mushrooms, Pillsbury Rustic French Bread, Ragu Pasta Sauce, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, Spaghetti
Today’s Menu: Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Baked French Bread
A sunny Spring day out today, but we still have a cool light breeze blowing. Took the Cart out for a spin but wasn’t out too long due to the wind. The past day or so Mom and me have been gathering old bills and documents that needed shredded. This morning around the area was Shred Day. They have this every Spring where you can drop off anything you need shredded. I believe there was 4 drop areas this year from 9-1. I went over to one that was about 2 miles away around 9:00 this morning. I had no clue what I was in store for! There was literally hundreds, and I mean hundreds, of cars already in line! So from 9:02 this morning till about 10:10 I was in line to drop off 6 bags of bills and papers that needed shredded. The line actually moved quicker than what I thought it would, but what a traffic nightmare it was over there. Next time I’ll go early. We have a shredder, but its old and very slow. Maybe it’s time to invest in a new one. Anyway for dinner a classic comfort food, Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs with French Bread.
You just can’t go wrong with a Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs Dinner! I used Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs along with Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs. I always use Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pastas. The Spaghetti is 180 calories and 35 net carbs, which isn’t bad for Pasta. The Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs are the best I’ve found, fantastic taste and their 190 calories and 6 carbs for 3 Meatballs. Topped everything with some fresh grated Parmesan Cheese and Ragu Chunky Mushroom Pasta Sauce. I normally use Bella Vita Low carb Pasta Sauce but was out of it so I went with the Ragu, which was excellent! I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury Rustic French Bread. Before baking it I brushed the top with extra Virgin Olive Oil and sprinkled Sesame Seeds across the top. It was a real Italian treat tonight! For dessert later a Jello Sugar free Double Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest
Here’s something to absorb: One serving of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST pasta has over 20% of your daily recommended fiber intake – but did you know that fiber is good for you in more ways than just digestion?
People with diets high in fiber have a lower risk for weight gain, obesity, development of insulin resistance and diabetes. Fiber also prevents constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis, but it also helps reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases like colon and breast cancer. Fiber may help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and total cholesterol, therefore reducing the risk of heart disease. It can also help lower blood sugar to better manage diabetes.
Dietary fiber is the edible part of plants, primarily carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the small intestine. Fiber may be digested by fermentation in the large intestine. By eating high fiber foods you feel fuller, eat less, with fewer absorbed calories.
Fiber comes in two basic forms – soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, seeds, brown rice, oats and barley. It prevents or reduces the absorption of certain substances into the bloodstream. Insoluble fiber is found mainly in whole grains and on the outside of seeds, fruits, legumes, and other foods. It is like a sponge that swells within the intestine to promote more efficient elimination and alleviate some digestive disorders.
Fiber is found only in plant foods and passes through the digestive tract without being completely broken down. Being indigestible, fiber provides no nutrients to the body, which is why for many years it was removed from processed foods like white bread. But, nutritionists have since discovered that fiber performs valuable functions precisely because it is not digested, and it is essential to good health.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2oz (56g) Dry Uncooked
Servings per Container: About 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Sugars <1g
Protein 7g
http://ronzonihealthyharvest.newworldpasta.com/pasta_nutrition.cfm?prodId=003340006502
Spaghetti and Meatballs
December 3, 2013 at 6:21 PM | Posted in cheese, Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, spaghetti, Turkey meatballs | 1 CommentTags: Dietary fiber, Health, Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, LaRosa's Pasta Sauce, Low-density lipoprotein, Meatball, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pasta, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest, Sauce, Spaghetti with meatballs
Today’s Menu: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Another cloudy day but it’s in the low 50’s, not bad for December! Went to Walmart and picked up a few items that were on sale for Christmas Gifts and picked up a couple of items for tonight’s dinner. Tonight one of my favorites, Spaghetti and Meatballs.
I used Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Spaghetti, my favorite Pasta. Then for my Meatballs I used Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs. The Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs are the best I’ve found, fantastic taste and their 190 calories and 5 net carbs for 3 Meatballs.
I normally use Bella Vita Low Carb Pasta Sauce but here lately I’ve been using LaRosa’s Original Pasta Sauce. I added my Meatballs and Sauce to a Sauce Pan and then added a small jar of Green Giant Sliced Mushrooms and simmered on low until all was heated. I topped the Spaghetti and Meatballs with some fresh grated Murray’s Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Chocolate Swirl Frozen Yogurt.
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Spaghetti
Here’s something to absorb: One serving of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST pasta has over 20% of your daily recommended fiber intake – but did you know that fiber is good for you in more ways than just digestion?
People with diets high in fiber have a lower risk for weight gain, obesity, development of insulin resistance and diabetes. Fiber also prevents constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis, but it also helps reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases like colon and breast cancer. Fiber may help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and total cholesterol, therefore reducing the risk of heart disease. It can also help lower blood sugar to better manage diabetes.
Dietary fiber is the edible part of plants, primarily carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the small intestine. Fiber may be digested by fermentation in the large intestine. By eating high fiber foods you feel fuller, eat less, with fewer absorbed calories.
Fiber comes in two basic forms – soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, seeds, brown rice, oats and barley. It prevents or reduces the absorption of certain substances into the bloodstream. Insoluble fiber is found mainly in whole grains and on the outside of seeds, fruits, legumes, and other foods. It is like a sponge that swells within the intestine to promote more efficient elimination and alleviate some digestive disorders.
Fiber is found only in plant foods and passes through the digestive tract without being completely broken down. Being indigestible, fiber provides no nutrients to the body, which is why for many years it was removed from processed foods like white bread. But, nutritionists have since discovered that fiber performs valuable functions precisely because it is not digested, and it is essential to good health.
Whole Grain Spaghetti
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2oz (56g) Dry Uncooked
Servings per Container: About 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Sugars <1g
Protein 7g
http://ronzonihealthyharvest.newworldpasta.com/pasta_nutrition.cfm?prodId=003340006502
Kitchen Hints of the Day!
December 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM | Posted in diabetes friendly, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, spaghetti, Turkey meatballs | Leave a commentTags: Business, Food and Related Products, Grandma, Pasta, Spaghetti with meatballs, Sugar, Sweeteners, Wine tasting descriptors
When eating pasta, try to balance the meal with some protein to allow for balanced blood sugar levels. Maybe that’s why Grandma always 
made spaghetti and meatballs.
Hint 2 of the Day!
If you insert a small piece of cracked ice into the center of your meatballs before browning them, they will be moister. But be careful you’ll need to experiment to make sure the centers don’t remain raw. Cut open a meatball and check the doneness to determine the proper browning time.
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