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Minestrone Macaroni

Submitted by: Diane Varner 
'This is by far the easiest, tastiest economical recipe I've found,' reports Diane Varner, Elizabeth, Colorado, a mother of two teenage sons who works part-time. 'It seems to taste even better as a leftover.' Our test kitchen figures her frugal skillet dish costs just 78¢ per serving. 

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Veggie Meatball Medley

Submitted by: Barbara Kernohan 
I developed this recipe in an attempt to offer a simple well-balanced meal the whole family could enjoy. Everyone raves about the soy-flavored sauce. 

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30-Minute Minestrone

Submitted by: Betty Claycomb 
'This simple, chunky soup is low in calories,' Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania jots. 'The beef broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference.' 

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Cheesy Meatball Soup

Submitted by: Ione Sander 
With meat, potatoes and other vegetables, this rich-tasting soup is really a meal in one. Process cheese sauce makes it taste like a cheeseburger. I serve this soup with a nice crusty loaf of French bread. - Ione Sander, Carlton, Minnesota 

Veggie Meatball Soup

Submitted by: Charla Tinney 
'It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work,' says Charla Tinney of Tyrone, Oklahoma. 'I just add cooked pasta when I get home, and I have a few minutes to relax before supper is ready.' 

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Italian Meatball Seasoning

Submitted by: Kathy Nieratko 
Kathy Nieratko serves these meatballs with spaghetti sauce over pasta or in Italian rolls. 'I also use the seasoning mix for meat loaf and veal Parmesan,' she writes from Fair Haven, Vermont. 

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Hamburger Minestrone

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Use frozen mixed vegetables or another of your favorite combinations. Add any type of leftover pasta may be used, too. 

Vegetable Meatball Stew

Submitted by: Linnie Watkins 
An elderly man I cared for shared this recipe with me. I'd make a batch for him and freeze half in single-serving portions for quick meals. I often prepare this for my own family and for church potlucks. - Linnie Watkins, Hebo, Ohio 

Hamburger Minestrone

Submitted by: Maudie Breen 
This hearty broth is sure to warm you up on a cool day. Filled with Italian seasoning, good-for-you vegetables, ground beef and macaroni, the recipe was sent in by Maudie Breen of Salt Lake City, Utah. 

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Meatball Sub Sandwiches

Submitted by: Kim Marie Van Rheenen 
These hearty sandwiches are terrific for weekends and watching football. Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois simmers the meatballs in a tangy barbecue sauce rather than the traditional Italian red sauce. 
 
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