Posts by Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates

Portion Size:  1 cup  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  1 package (16 oz.) low fat turkey sausage Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Use bulk sausage without skin for texture modified diets.  1 pound package penne pasta May use whole grain. 1 (14 oz.) fat free evaporated milk 2 cloves garlic Washed, peeled and minced…

Portion Size: ½ cup Meat Sauce and ½ cup Pasta Total 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  32 oz. Spaghetti sauce 2  lbs. Low fat Italian Style Mild Sausage Links 1 lb. rigatoni pasta 2 (8 oz.) packages light cream cheese 2 tablespoons dried basil  ½ c. Parmesan cheese Directions: Steps: Directions:  Critical…

Portion Size: 1 slice ( approx. 1 cup) Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2  (1 pounds) loaves frozen bread dough Thawed and allowed to rise.  2 cups spaghetti sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 8 ounces sliced low-fat pepperoni sausage 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Steps: Directions:  Critical Control…

Portion Size: ½ cup sauce and ½ c. pasta  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 1/2 Pounds lean Sweet Italian Sausage links Use bulk for texture modified diets. No tough skin.  1 Teaspoon garlic powder  3/4 Teaspoon salt  1/8 Teaspoon pepper 4 Cups low sodium tomato sauce 2  Teaspoons basil  2 (8 oz.) light…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 pounds lean kielbasa Sliced 2 cups sauerkraut Drained and diced 2 Granny Smith apples Washed, peeled, cored and diced 1 medium onion Washed, peeled, and chopped fine 2 pounds red potatoes  Washed, trimmed and quartered 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 pounds rings lean turkey sausage (Kielbasa) Diced 2 (14 oz.) cans fat free evaporated milk 2 cloves garlic Washed, peeled and minced 2 cups low fat shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 4 large russet potatoes Washed, peeled and…

Portion Size: 1 cup (1/2 c. rice and ½ c. meat mixture) Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs 1 lb. lean kielbasa Sliced 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 green bell peppers Washed, trimmed and diced. 1 cup celery Washed, trimmed and diced.  1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 pounds mild Italian Sausage (turkey) Use bulk for texture modified diets. No links 1 pound bow tie pasta May use whole grain 3 medium red sweet pepper Cut into 3/4 inch pieces 1 cup vegetable or beef broth 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons…

Portion Size: 2 cups  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 pounds lean sweet Italian sausage (turkey) Use bulk or links.  1 medium onion Washed, peeled and chopped fine 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoon all purpose flour 5 cups beef broth 1 cup water 1 large can (16 oz.) chopped tomatoes 1 cup sliced…

Portion Size: ½ cup meat mixture on 1 roll Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  8  French style rolls 2 pounds bulk lean Italian sausage (turkey) (Use bulk for texture modified diets)  1 16-ounce can pizza sauce 1 8-ounce can mushrooms stems and pieces Drained. (optional) 2 medium green peppers Washed, trimmed and diced 12…