This is a recipe I got from a Fiber One cereal diabetic posting several years ago after being diagnosed with diabetes. This recipe (without garlic bread!) does not raise my blood sugar. I know many of you will look at the carb count and almost pass out. As I have stated here many times, I do not count carbs except in relation to protein. This recipe has a great carb to protein ratio. I have used that formula since my diagnosis 11 years ago. I have well controlled blood sugar and have never taken insulin. I was diagnosed with a blood sugar reading of 500!
1 lb 90% lean ground beef (or turkey)
3/4 cup Fiber One cereal
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 to 1/2 tsp garlic powder (depending on taste)
1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14 1/2-oz) diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion (do not drain)
1/8 tsp paprika
6-oz uncooked whole-wheat angel hair pasta (or your favorite low/no carb pasta)
chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired
grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, if desired
Finely crush Fiber One cereal in food processor or in a sealed plastic bag by crushing with a rolling pin. Pour crumbs into a large mixing bowl along with the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce. Blend well and and shape into meatballs about 1 1/2-inch in diameter.
Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook the meat balls approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally to brown on all sides. Drain off excess fat, if necessary. Add the remaining tomato sauce, the canned tomatoes, and the paprika to the skillet; turn meatballs to coat. Cover skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meatballs are cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook and drain the angel hair as the package directs. To serve, place the meatballs with sauce over the pasta. Top with additional Parmesan and the chopped parsley, if desired.
3/4 cup Fiber One cereal
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 to 1/2 tsp garlic powder (depending on taste)
1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14 1/2-oz) diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion (do not drain)
1/8 tsp paprika
6-oz uncooked whole-wheat angel hair pasta (or your favorite low/no carb pasta)
chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired
grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, if desired
Finely crush Fiber One cereal in food processor or in a sealed plastic bag by crushing with a rolling pin. Pour crumbs into a large mixing bowl along with the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce. Blend well and and shape into meatballs about 1 1/2-inch in diameter.
Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium heat, cook the meat balls approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally to brown on all sides. Drain off excess fat, if necessary. Add the remaining tomato sauce, the canned tomatoes, and the paprika to the skillet; turn meatballs to coat. Cover skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meatballs are cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook and drain the angel hair as the package directs. To serve, place the meatballs with sauce over the pasta. Top with additional Parmesan and the chopped parsley, if desired.
Per serving: 460 calories, 54 g carbs, 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 carb, 3 1/2 lean meat
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