*Serves 1
Per Serving: Calories 250, Protein 34g, Total Fat 8.5g, Carbs 13.5g, Fiber 1g
Ingredients:
3oz Rotisserie Chicken Breast
Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook pasta packet as directed, top with heated chicken.
Italian Turkey Meatballs
*Serves 6
Per Serving (3 meatballs): Calories 239, Protein 22g, Total Fat 8g, Carbs 23g, Fiber 4g
Ingredients:
1.5 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 pounds lean ground turkey
1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 cup minced fresh parsley
1 large eggs, lightly beaten
1.5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1 medium onions, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 can (6 ounces ) tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leave
Instructions:
Preheat broiler. Combine bread and milk in a large bowl; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Add next eight ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes.
For the sauce, in a 6-qt. slow cooker, mix the next nine ingredients. Add bay leaves and meatballs; gently stir into sauce.
Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta; if desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Freeze option: Omitting additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan.
Simple Lemon, Shrimp & Prosciutto Pasta
Per Serving (4 Plates): Calories 174.5, Carbs 7 g, Protein 17 g, Total Fat 9.25 g
Ingredients:
1 bag Miracle Noodle Angel Hair
2 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto
12 ounces peeled and deveined tail-on large shrimp
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 lemons, wedged
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
Cook prosciutto in 1 tbsp.oil in a large skillet over medium-high stirring often, 1-2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, salt, & red pepper.
Cook about 4 minutes.
Add shrimp, cook about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in up to 1 cup saved cooking liquid to thin sauce to desired consistency.
Squeeze juice from 1 lemon into sauce.
Stir in pasta & 2 tbsp. oil.
Cut 1 lemon into wedges.
Divide pasta evenly among 4 plates
Top with prosciutto & remaining 1/4 cup basil.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Shrimp Scampi
*Serves 2
Per Serving: Calories 262, Protein 30g, Total Fat 5.5g, Carbs 6.5g, Fiber 1g
Ingredients:
1 bag fettuccine Miracle Noodles®
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 onion, chopped
3/4 cups dry white wine
juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
1.5 tbsp cold butter, in 3 pieces
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
dash of salt/pepper/red pepper flakes
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Place shrimp in an even layer on a rimmed sheet pan and roast for 8 minutes.
In a large skillet set over medium heat, add oil, garlic, onions and red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper; cook until softened, 2 minutes.
Adjust heat to medium-high; add wine, lemon juice and zest and simmer until sauce has reduced, 3 to 4 minutes.
Cook Miracle Noodles as directed on package.
Add noodles to sauce and toss until warmed through.
Reduce heat to low and stir cold butter into sauce, then add cooked shrimp.
Toss with parsley and garnish with lemon wheels.
Chicken Veggie Skewers W/ Macaroni & Cheese
*Serves 2
Per Serving: Calories 322, Protein 38g, Total Fat 2.5g, Carbs 20.5g, Fiber 2.5g
Ingredients:
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 each yellow, red, & green bell peppers, chopped
1.5 cups skinless chicken breast, chopped
bamboo skewers
1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions:
Cook CarbEssentials Macaroni & Cheese according to packaging instructions.
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning & a pinch of salt & pepper.
Add bell peppers & chicken, toss with tongs until coated.
Thread the chicken and bell peppers onto skewers.
Heat a large grill pan over medium heat. Add skewers to pan and cook until chicken is charred and peppers are tender, 4 minutes per side.
Remove from pan. Plate skewers and serve with CarbEssentials Macaroni & Cheese.
Baked Chicken Parmesan
*Serves 2
Per Serving: Calories 232, Protein 42g, Total Fat 10g, Carbs 16g, Fiber 1.5g
Ingredients:
1 (about 8 oz each) chicken breast, sliced in half lengthwise to make 2
1/4 seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Light
1/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
1 bag Angel Hair Miracle Noodle*
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Spray a large baking sheet lightly with spray.
Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl.
Melt the butter in another bowl. Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip into breadcrumb mixture.
Place on baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.
Lightly spray a little more oil on top and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven, spoon 1 tbsp sauce over each piece of chicken and top each with 1 1/2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Meanwhile cook noodles as package directs, top noodles with remaining sauce and add chicken to the top. Garnish as desired.