Mac & Cheese vs. Eggplant Parm

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

 1 box of elbow noodles

Breadcrumbs/Panko

Black Pepper, Salt, Thyme, Parsley, Oregano

Butter/Margarine

Asiago/Parmesan/Provolone/White Cheddar Cheese

Milk

-Recipe-

Bowl Noodles

Pour Noodles in Casserole Pan

Add 1/2 stick butter

Add 1/2 cup milk

Mix throurougly

Top with 2 cups cheese and 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs

Bake at 425 degrees for 1/2 hour

*For Protein add Meatballs*

-Homemade Meatballs-

1 lb Lean ground beef/Turkey

1 small dice Onion

2 eggs

1/2 cup Breadcrumbs/Panko

4 minced garlic cloves

Parsley, Red Pepper, Sweet Basil, Marjoram Leaves

Mix together thoroughly

Create meatball by hand or with small ice cream scooper.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.

*Protein, Carbohydrates, Calcium*

Healthy Alterations: #Fixthedish

• Add 1/2 a chopped onion to the casserole pan with the noodles
• Adds a serving of vegetables to your dish
• Use natural unsalted butter w/o Canola Oil vs. "Fake Butter"
• Natural butter is made with cream. "Fake Butter/Margarine" contains Canola Oil or Hydrogenated Oil, which is like butter being made in a laboratory.
• Use ground Turkey vs. Ground Beef
• Turkey is leaner
• Or even go Vegetarian and remove the meatballs completely
• Use Panko vs. Breadcrumbs
• Panko is 1/4 of the Calories

Eggplant Parmesan

On the lighter side:
1 thinly sliced eggplant

1 box of Bow tie Noodles

Flour, Eggs, Panko

Shredded Parmesan
Roma Tomatoes
Sweet Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Salt, Garlic
1 Onion
Broth/Wine

-Sauce Recipe-

Small dice an onion
Small dice 6 Roma tomatoes
Mince 3 Garlic cloves
Finely chop up your spices
Blend half the tomatoes
Cook Onions for 5 minutes
Add Garlic for one minute
Add Diced tomatoes for 2 minutes
Add 1 cup of wine or broth and boil liquid out
Add blended tomatoes with desired spices
Add salt in small amounts until taste is desired
Thicken up with flour or tomato paste
Add pasta and cheese if disired

-Eggplant Recipe-
Cut eggplant very thinly
Add the same seasonings from the sauce to a plate of flour
Whisk up 2-3 eggs with added water
Spread Panko with Parmesan Cheese (optional) on a plate
Coat eggplant in flour, then in eggs, then in Panko
Repeat with every piece of Eggplant
Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Saute for 3 minutes on each side

*Vegetables, Fruit, Calcium, Carbohydrates*

*Good Vegetarian Option*

3 Good Choices:

• Whole Wheat Flour, unbleached gives you a serving of Whole Grains
• Panko has only 4 ingredients compared to tens of ingredients in breadcrumbs that contain harmful chemicals
• Eggplant over Meat. A good serving of vegetables, but cooked with a great taste! A completely healthy substitution that allows you to change it up. A dish any vegetarian would love!

I'm only 17, but I am able to cook dinner for my family every night in less than 45 minutes. Try some of my recipes and you may find yourself doing something you love. I used to heat up chicken nuggets and eat ramen noodles less than a year ago, and now I'm the best cook that I know. You can do it too.

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