Italian DipSavor your dip with a large, leafy green salad topped with white beans, cherry tomato halves and a splash of balsamic or red wine vinegar. Go for a sweet ending with watermelon, if desired.Ingredients: 1 pound extra lean ground round 1-1/4 cup jarred tomato-based pasta sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 pound loaf fresh Italian bread, cut into eight 1-ounce slices 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (12 to 16 large leaves) Directions: Combine the beef, 1/2-cup sauce, pepper and garlic salt in a mixing bowl. Divide and shape the mixture into four patties. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, cook the burgers for four to five minutes per side for medium, six minutes per side for well done. While the burgers are cooking, heat the remaining 3/4-cup sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. When the burgers are cooked to the desired doneness, place each onto a bread slice. Immediately top with the cheese and basil, then cover with the remaining bread slices. Serve each burger with the warm sauce as a dipping sauce. Recipe makes four sandwiches. Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 436 Protein: 36g Carbohydrate: 36g Fat: 14g Cholesterol: 84mg Fiber: 3g Sodium: 830mg |