WHAT'S FOR DINNER? SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS SOUP with MINI GRILLED CHEESE

Makes approx 6 bowls

1 T olive oil

1 clove minced garlic

1 chopped carrot

1 chopped onion

15 oz can diced tomatoes

2 C chicken broth

2 C water

8 oz ground beef or turkey

1/4 C bread crumbs

1 1/2 t basil

1 beaten egg

1/3 C grated Parmesan

1 T olive oil

4 oz whole wheat spaghetti, broken

Heat olive oil in large pot on medium high heat. Put in garlic, carrots, onions. Cook. Stir occasionally until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth and water. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the meatballs by adding meat, crumbs, basil, egg and Parmesan. Roll into mini balls using 1 t meat mixture (I used a tablespoon to make Ryan happier.) In a pan on medium high, brown meatballs in olive oil until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add spaghetti and meatballs to broth. Simmer 10 minutes until pasta is tender. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese for topping.

Mini Grilled Cheese

slices of mozzarella cheese

slices of baguette bread

unsalted butter

Heat skillet on medium. Sandwich cheese in between bread slices. Lightly butter both sides of each sandwich. Cook in a skillet until golden brown on each side and cheese has melted, 3-4 minutes per side.