STEPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU Streamlined Minestrone Soup January 1 can (14 ounce) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 can (14 ounce) beef broth 1 cup frozen vegetable mixture ½ cup small shell-shaped pasta or elbow macaroni 1 pound lean ground beef 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 /8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 /8 teaspoon ground pepper 1. Combine tomatoes, beef broth, vegetables, and pasta in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. 2. Mix ground beef, 2 tablespoons of cheese, garlic powder, and red pepper thoroughly. 3. Make 24 1-inch meat balls. 4. Arrange in a single layer in a microwave-safe baking dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Vent one corner. 5. Microwave on high setting for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn after 2 minutes. When done, the inside Best Buys: of the meat balls will be 160 degrees Fahrenheit and will no longer be pink. Combine meat balls and hot tomato mixture. Stir. Oranges 6. 7. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining cheese. Tangelos Split peas Option: Save money by using 1 ¾ teaspoons beef bouillon and 1 ¾ cups hot water to make beef broth. Low sodium bouillon may be used to reduce sodium by 175 milligrams per serving. Makes 4 Servings Cost Per Recipe: $5.30 Tip: Start the year off right by getting plenty of sleep. Serving Size: 2 cups Cost Per Serving: $1.32 How much sleep do you need? AGE HOURS OF SLEEP Source: (2002) Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Calendar. 3 to 5 Years 11 to 13 Hours 5 to 12 Years 9 to 11 Hours Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 310 calories; 9 g total fat; 4 g saturated fat; 13 to 18 Years 8 ½ to 9 ½ Hours 0 g trans fat; 90 mg cholesterol; 680 mg sodium; 20 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 18 Years and Older 7 to 9 Hours 36 g protein; 15% Daily Value vitamin A; 15% Daily Value vitamin C; http://www.cdc.gov/sleep/how_much_sleep.htm 10% Daily Value of calcium; 25% Daily Value of iron Grocery List: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 package frozen vegetable mixture (need 1 cup) 1 can (14 ounce) Italian-style stewed tomatoes 1 package small shell-shaped pasta (need ½ cup) 1 can (14 ounce) beef broth or beef bouillon Parmesan cheese (need 3 tablespoons) 1 (need 1 ¾ teaspoons) Garlic powder (need /8 teaspoon) Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin..