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                                                                    MAIN MEAL RECIPE

If I can find thin spaghetti noodles on sale, I prefer to use them in place of the ramen,  though it takes longer to cook pasta;  2 oz. of pasta is one serving.

Alfredo Ramen

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2 c. water

**1 package (3 oz.) ramen (do not use season packet)

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Mix together:

3 T. dry milk powder

1 T. unbleached flour

1/4 tsp. garlic salt

1/8 tsp. lemon pepper

2 and 1/2 T. dry parmesan cheese

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1/2 c. water

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1 T. margarine or butter

Boil 2 c. water.  Break  ramen  noodles  into fourths,  add to boiling water,  cook 2 minutes,  stir  occasionally.  Take  off  heat,  let sit 6 minutes.  SAUCE:  put dry mixture into jar, add the 1/2 c. of water; cover tightly, shake 'til smooth.  Put into saucepan, heat on medium high, stir constantly with wire whip until thickened. Add margarine  or butter, stir to melt; take off heat; cover for 1 minute. Meanwhile, drain ramen.  Mix in to alfredo sauce; stir.  Makes 1 serving.

Broccoli and Carrots

one-fourth of a 16 oz. package frozen chopped broccoli

1/2 carrot, peeled and chopped

Put broccoli and carrots into a saucepan. Add 1 cup of water.  Bring to boiling;  turn  heat  to  medium  low, cover.  Let cook until tender.  Drain cooking water (save for vegetable soup).  1 to 2 servings.

Can have a slice of whole wheat bread with this meal, if desired

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