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Meatball and Spinach No-sagna and a Basic-Is-Best Italian Salad
This meat and spinach casserole hits the same flavor notes as lasagna, hold the noodles: No-sagna Lasagna! Serve it with a simple salad of mixed greens.
Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper) Spaghetti Squash
While the squash cooks, work on the chops (recipe follows).
Noodle-Free Chicken Soup
This is a great late-night snack or easy lunch. It’s my version of stracciatelle or “rag” soup. Basically, it’s an Italian egg-drop soup. I make mine really full of egg “rags” or ribbons because when I eat chicken noodle soup I would make a bowl of noodles with a little broth. It’s best to eat this really fresh and hot, so if you’re cooking for one or two, just cut the recipe in half.
Bresaola Salad
High in protein, with practically no carbs—this salad rocks and makes a great lunch or dinner!