Spaghetti and Meatball Casserole
by Joanne Clouser
serves: 6
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Much Like Lasagna, this casserole contains tomato-coated noodles with pockets of meat and herbs tucked throughout. |
Ingredients: |
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olive oil cooking spray |
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0.50 lb |
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whole-wheat spaghetti noodles |
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2 cloves |
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garlic |
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1 cup |
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fresh basil leaves |
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2 tbsp |
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olive oil |
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1 oz |
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parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely grated, divided |
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1/3 cup |
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low-fat cottage cheese |
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6 oz |
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extra-lean ground beef |
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1 tbsp |
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wheat germ |
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1 tbsp |
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skim milk |
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1/4 cup |
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finely diced red onion |
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2 1/2 cups |
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jarred strained and crushed tomatoes |
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1 |
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bay leaf |
Directions: |
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