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It’s time to go on a Flavor Excursion at Publix!

This is a great event that gives us the opportunity to stock up on great brands to help us create delicious meals. I bet I am not the only one who falls into the habit of making the same meals over and over. This event offers us the chance to spice up dinnertime and step out of our normal routine. You can bring fresh and exciting ideas to your dinner table with easy-to-prepare meals that you can make without breaking the budget.

You’ll find many different recipe options that match up to the sale and coupons that are available. You’ve got to try the Parmesan Meatball Spaghetti Bake. It’s easy and sure to be a family favorite. Be sure to look for lots of other great dinnertime ideas on the Flavor Excursion page.

Yes, I mentioned that there are coupons that you can use to stock up at a great price. Look for a standee with a booklet filled with recipes and Publix coupons valid through 9/21. Just look for the recipe/coupon booklet in-store. You can also check the 9/11 Sunday inserts as many of the coupons will also be included there as well.

$2 off Publix Produce with the purchase of any FOUR (4) participating products: Ronzoni Pasta 12-16 oz, Progresso Broth 32 oz, Tuttoroso Tomatoes 28 oz, Bertolli Pasta Sauce 24 oz Publix Coupon
$2 off Publix Chicken (Rotisserie or Fresh) with the purchase of any FOUR (4) participating products – Old El Paso Dinner Kits 8.4-19.2 oz, Hunt’s Tomatoes 14.5 oz, RoTel Tomatoes 10 oz, Wish-Bone EVOO Dressing 12 oz or Kraft Shredded Cheese 6 oz Publix Coupon
$1/1 can of Olives with the purchase of any FOUR (4) Hunt’s Tomatoes 14.5 oz Publix Coupon
$1/1 Instant Brown Rice 14 oz with the purchase of any FOUR (4) RoTel Tomatoes 10 oz Publix Coupon
$1/5 Progresso Soups 18.5-19 oz Publix Coupon
$1/2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8 oz or larger Publix Coupon
$1/3 any Old El Paso Shells or Boats 4.6-7.4 oz Publix Coupon
$1/2 Progresso Bread Crumbs 15 oz Publix Coupon
$0.75/2 Wish-Bone E.V.O.O. and Wish-Bone Ristorante Italiano Dressing 12 oz Publix Coupon
$1/2 Kraft Shredded Cheese 6 oz or larger Publix Coupon
$0.55/2 Bush’s Variety Beans 15 oz or larger (excludes Bush’s Baked Beans, Grillin’ Beans or Cocina Latina) Publix Coupon
$0.75/1 Ronzoni Gluten Free Item 12 oz Publix Coupon
$0.55/2 Bush’s Cocina Latina Beans 15-16 oz (excludes Bush’s Baked Beans, Grillin’ Beans or Variety Beans) Publix Coupon
$1/3 Tuttorosso Tomato Products Publix Coupon
$1/1 Bertolli Organics 24 oz Publix Coupon

Remember, many of the coupons match the sales in the current Publix ad. You can stock up on everything you need at fantastic prices. Step out of your everyday routine and explore delicious recipes and great savings during the Publix Flavor Excursion Sale that runs September 8th – 21st.

Parmesan Meatball Spaghetti Bake

Prep time: 45 mins

Cook time: 35 mins

Total time: 1 hour 20 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

1lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/4 cup Kraft® shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12oz Ronzoni® spaghetti, broken in half (from 16-oz box)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 can (28 oz) Tuttorosso® crushed tomatoes
1 cup Bertolli® tomato & basil pasta sauce (from 24-oz jar)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (8 oz) Kraft® shredded Italian cheese blend (2 cups)
PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix beef, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until well blended. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 24). Place 1 inch apart on foil-lined pan.
Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and 160˚F.
Meanwhile, in 4- to 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat spaghetti and broth just to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 1 minute. Toss meatballs, tomatoes, pasta sauce, 1 tablespoon of the basil and the red pepper flakes into pasta until well mixed. Pour evenly into baking dish. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend onto pasta.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining basil.