How to Make Diabetic Friendly angel hair pasta and meatballs
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Who does not love spaghetti and meatballs? Most of us, however, many of us worry that a diagnosis of diabetes and can not enjoy this favorite food. But yes, diabetics can still enjoy a meal of pasta and meatballs! This recipe is a perfect angel with the hair whole wheat pasta and low fat ground beef. extra fiber, a need especially important for diabetics, is incorporated into meatballs using Fiber One cereal as filler. This tasty dish with a green salad makes a great meal, easy. This Angel Hair Pasta with Meatballs is perfect for anyone including diabetics. If you are diabetic, we recommend that you leave out a delicious garlic bread. For others, the garlic bread would be a great idea. And a special note, these meatballs loaded with fiber could become the "go-to" recipe for meatballs!
ANGEL HAIR PASTA & Meatballs
1 pound 90% lean ground beef
3 / 4 cup Fiber One cereal
1 / 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 / 4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 / 4 to 1 / 2 teaspoon garlic powder (depending on taste)
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14 1/2-oz) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions (undrained)
1 / 8 teaspoon paprika
6 oz uncooked angel's hair whole wheat pasta
chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired
grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, if desired
Finely crush cereal fiber in a food processor or in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin to crush. Pour the crumbs into a large mixing bowl with ground beef, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1 / 4 cup of tomato soup. Mix well and form into meatballs about 1 1/2-inch in diameter.
Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook the meatballs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to brown on all sides. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add the remaining tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, and paprika to skillet; meatballs turn to coat. Cover pan and cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package. To serve, place meatballs in sauce over pasta. Top with more Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
Yield: 4 servings
Per serving: 460 calories, 54 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 33 g protein, 12 g (5 g SAT) fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 950 mg sodium.
Diabetic exchanges: 2 1 / 2 starch, 1 other carbohydrate, 3 1 / 2 lean meat
Enjoy!
ANGEL HAIR PASTA & Meatballs
1 pound 90% lean ground beef
3 / 4 cup Fiber One cereal
1 / 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 / 4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 / 4 to 1 / 2 teaspoon garlic powder (depending on taste)
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14 1/2-oz) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions (undrained)
1 / 8 teaspoon paprika
6 oz uncooked angel's hair whole wheat pasta
chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired
grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, if desired
Finely crush cereal fiber in a food processor or in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin to crush. Pour the crumbs into a large mixing bowl with ground beef, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1 / 4 cup of tomato soup. Mix well and form into meatballs about 1 1/2-inch in diameter.
Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook the meatballs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to brown on all sides. Drain excess fat if necessary. Add the remaining tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, and paprika to skillet; meatballs turn to coat. Cover pan and cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package. To serve, place meatballs in sauce over pasta. Top with more Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
Yield: 4 servings
Per serving: 460 calories, 54 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 33 g protein, 12 g (5 g SAT) fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 950 mg sodium.
Diabetic exchanges: 2 1 / 2 starch, 1 other carbohydrate, 3 1 / 2 lean meat
Enjoy!
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