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November 3, 2017
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Brussels Sprouts Gratin are the perfect Holiday side dish! The brussels sprouts are roasted until crisp, then topped with a light cheese sauce made with Gruyere and parmesan, and baked until brown and bubbling. If you are as obsessed with brussels sprouts as I am, you’ll love these.
November 2, 2017
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Italian Style
These savory stuffed sweet potatoes are topped with Italian flavors such as marinara sauce and cheese. A quick and easy healthy vegetarian dish.
October 31, 2017
Quick Beef Chili Recipe (Instant Pot or Stove Top)
I love this quick and easy beef chili made with black beans, tomatoes, homemade chili spices and beer. This chili pleases all the palates in my house – not too spicy (although you can kick it up if you wish), loaded with flavor, and ready in less than 30 minutes. I have partnered with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to share this recipe which you’ll NEED to make soon! The timing couldn’t be better as I’ve gotten at least three requests this week for a beef chili recipe (how is it possible I don’t have a beef chili recipe on my blog!).
October 30, 2017
French Bread Pizza Mummies
These EASY French bread pizzas are perfect for your next Halloween party, for kids or adults! Just 4 ingredients and about 15 minutes to make!
October 26, 2017
October 24, 2017
Instant Pot Garlicky Cuban Pork
Tender shredded pork, marinated in garlic, cumin, grapefruit and lime and cooked in the pressure cooker is perfect to serve over a bed of rice, cauliflower rice or with tortillas and salsa and avocados for taco night.
October 21, 2017
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 97)
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 97). Hoping it’s cooler next week because I’m craving comfort food as you can see!
Pictured below is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner where I plan my dinners for the week (you can of course use any meal planner). Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here.
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 97)
Monday: Dad’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup with with garlic bread and salad
Tuesday: Breaded Chicken Cutlets with Deconstructed Guacamole
Wednesday: One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (Stove Top Recipe)
Thursday: Chicken Shiitake and Wild Rice Soup
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Dinner Out
Sunday: Crock Pot Sante Fe Chicken with brown rice
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October 20, 2017
Easy No-Cook Salsa Recipe
Get the chips ready for this quick and easy No-Cook Restaurant-Style Salsa recipe! In less than five minutes, you will have a delicious, healthy appetizer or snack everyone will love. It’s bright, fresh and perfect for parties!
October 18, 2017
One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (Stove-Top recipe)
This EASY Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is cooked all in one pot! The meat sauce is made from scratch on the stove and cooked with the spaghetti all at the same time. No extra pots to wash, fast and delicious!
A few weeks ago I share this Instant Pot version of a One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce using jarred marinara sauce and turkey instead of beef. Tons of questions if it could be made on the stove, so of course to answer those questions I had to test it on the stove for the timing of the pasta. I wanted to make the meat sauce in this version from scratch and was craving beef in my sauce, but of course you can make this with turkey and jarred sauce if you wish!
BTW, I swear by Tuttorosso crushed tomatoes (green label) when I make my sauce from scratch! You can’t make a bad sauce with them unlike other brands that tend to be acidic and need lots of doctoring. Bonus, they are also non-gmo and use a non-bpa liner in the cans.
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One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (Stove-Top recipe)
8 Smart Points
377 calories
Total:30 minutes
This EASY Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is cooked all in one pot! The meat sauce is made from scratch on the stove and cooked with the spaghetti all at the same time. No extra pots to wash, fast and delicious!
Ingredients:
1 lb 90% ground beef
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup diced onion
3 cloves minced garlic
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, I love Tuttorosso
black pepper, to taste
2 cups water
4 torn basil leaves, plus optional more for garnish
8 ounces wheat or gluten-free spaghetti, broken in half (I love Delallo)
Grated parmesan cheese, optional for serving
Directions:
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat.
When hot add the beef and salt and cook, breaking up about 3 minutes.
Add the onions, and garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, black pepper, water and basil and stir, add the spaghetti, making sure the liquid covers everything without stirring.
Cover and cook medium-low heat until the water is absorbed and the pasta is cooked, about 17 minutes.
Serve topped with grated cheese if desired!
Nutrition Information
Yield: 5 servings, Serving Size: scant 1 1/2 cups
Amount Per Serving:
Smart Points: 8
Points +: 9
Calories: 377
Total Fat: 10.5g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 58.5mg
Sodium: 567mg
Carbohydrates: 43.5g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 6.5g
Protein: 23.5g
October 15, 2017
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 96)
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 96). I’ve added some comfort food dishes old and new to the meal plan this week! Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Pictured below is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner where I plan my dinners for the week (you can of course use any meal planner). Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here.
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 96)
Monday: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies
Tuesday: Enchilada Chicken Roll-Ups with salad and Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Wednesday: Pork Chops with Dijon Herb Sauce with cauliflower rice
Thursday: BBQ Chicken Chili
Friday: Lasagna Soup
Saturday: Dinner Out
Sunday: Chicken Marsala Meatballs with noodles for Madison, butternut noodles for me
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