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Ravioli Bake

April 24, 2026 by dinnertonight

This easy weeknight recipe is perfect for busy families—just layer, bake, and enjoy a warm, cheesy meal that tastes like comfort food without the hassle. With familiar flavors and pasta that even picky eaters love, it’s a kid-friendly win that’s sure to make it into your regular dinner rotation.


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 28 ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can no salt added tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 20 ounce package 3 cheese ravioli thawed if frozen
  • 1/3 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F.
  2. In a pot, sauté the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, herb blend, sugar, salt and water. Cook until spices are blended and sauce is heated through.
  4. In a 9x13 inch casserole dish, spoon half of the sauce mixture into the bottom in an even layer.
  5. Arranged the raviolis in an even layer on top of the sauce.
  6. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  7. Bake covered in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the raviolis are cooked and everything reaches an internal temperature of 165 Degrees F.
  8. Remove and top with fresh parsley, serve.
Recipe Notes

Ravioli Bake Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (188g) 12 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 250 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 8 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 14 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 160 mg 10 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 630 mg 15 %

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Savory Squash Casserole

November 5, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Try this healthy twist to a traditional family favorite recipe. This savory squash casserole is low in calories and rich in flavor. 


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  • CourseSide Dishes
Servings
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9 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds yellow squash cut into large pieces
  • 2 large large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs divided
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 4 ounces mild green chiles diced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Wash squash and remove tips. Cut each squash into large pieces.
  4. In a large saucepan, cover squash with water and boil until tender.
  5. Drain squash in a colander and return to pan.
  6. Use a fork or potato masher to mash boiled squash.
  7. Heat olive oil in small skillet and sauté onion, bell pepper, green chilis, pepper and garlic powder until onions and bell peppers are tender.
  8. Lightly beat eggs in a separate dish.
  9. Add Greek yogurt, ¾ cup breadcrumbs, and sautéed vegetables to the saucepan with the squash and stir to combine.
  10. Spread mixture into a shallow baking dish and sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs on top.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until the top is lightly browned.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: casserole, fall, side dish, Side Dishes, squash, yellow squash

Western Omelet Bites

August 6, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Back to school and busy schedules create a need for healthy breakfast meals on the go. These Western Omelette bites can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or freezer to use throughout the week. It is a delicious grab and go breakfast for the whole family.


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8 servings (6 mini bites)
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8 servings (6 mini bites)
Ingredients
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup 2% low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup white onion diced
  • 1/2 cup green chiles diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup chopped frozen spinach
  • 6 ounces uncured ham diced
  • 4 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese shredded
Servings: servings (6 mini bites)
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Spray skillet lightly with non-stick cooking spray and sauté spinach, onions, bell pepper, and green chiles until tender. Set aside.
  4. Add eggs and cottage cheese to the blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Add to mixing bowl and stir in vegetable mixture, ham, and cheese.
  6. Evenly distribute mixture into 48 mini muffin tins. If using a metal plan, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Check to be sure the center of the omelet bite is firm.
  8. Cool 3-5 minutes then remove from the pan.
  9. You can enjoy the bites warm or refrigerate or freeze bites to serve later.
Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Serving size 6 omelette bites (148g)
servings per container 8 omelette bite

Amount per serving
Calories	150					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2.5	g			13	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	200	mg			67	%	
Sodium	510	mg			22	%	
Total Carbohydrate	5	g			2	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	2	g					
Added Sugars	1	g			2	%	
Protein	16	g					

Vitamin D	1	mcg			6	%	
Calcium	187	mg			15	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	199	mg			4	%

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Breakfast Fried Rice

August 1, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Create a powerhouse breakfast that EVERYONE will be sure to love. Breakfast Fried Rice is the perfect way to utilize leftovers and pantry staples to build a better breakfast for your family.

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Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup white onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic
  • 3 cups cold cooked brown rice
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 slices turkey bacon cooked, cut in bit size pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn
  • 1/3 cup green onions chopped
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean work surfaces
  2. In a small bowl crack eggs and add pepper. Beat with a fork
  3. In a large non-stick skillet or wok, add eggs and scramble over low heat until cooked. Remove eggs from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, red bell pepper and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, and mixture is fragrant.
  5. Add brown rice to vegetable mixture and stir until well combined. Fry the rice for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Add soy sauce over brown rice and stir until well combined.
  7. In the same skillet with the fried rice, add bacon, frozen peas and carrots, and frozen corn. Stir and cook until vegetables and bacon are heated through.
  8. Remove skillet from heat. Gently stir in eggs. Garnish with green onions.
  9. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Breakfast Fried Rice Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 Cup (232g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 260 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 135 mg 45 % Sodium 510 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 36 g 13 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 12 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 56 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 365 mg 8 %

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Pinto Bean Soup with Lime Crema

January 2, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This hearty soup is made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! This recipe is delicious and nutritious on its own, but you can also top with your favorite fresh ingredients such as diced tomatoes, chopped jalapeno, and sliced avocado!


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Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 cup Canned Pinto Beans drained, divided
  • 1.5 cup Canned Diced Tomatoes and Chilies no sodium, drained
  • 2 cups Canned Whole Kernel Corn low sodium, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. In a blender or food processer, blend at least 1 cup of pinto beans until smooth. You can blend more pinto beans for a creamier soup.
  2. To a large pot, add garlic and olive oil over medium heat. Let cook for about 3 minutes.
  3. To pot, add chopped onion. Let cook until translucent.
  4. To pot, add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. To pot, add blended pinto beans, whole pinto beans, canned tomatoes and chilies, corn, and vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the whole beans are fully cooked.
  7. While the soup is simmering, to a small bowl add the yogurt and lime juice. Stir to combine. You may add a teaspoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  8. Serve soup in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of lime crema drizzled on top. You may also top with your favorite toppings such as low-fat shredded cheese, pico de gallo, or avocado. Please note that these recommended toppings are not included in the nutrition information.
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