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I found this recipe in the 4 Ingredients "Herb it Up" book.  It was a perfect Friday night meal, on one of those days where I got home at 5pm - and it was ready by 5:30.  I know there's 5 ingredients in this one - being a mum, I just couldn't help but add the broccoli!  Plus a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a generous twist of salt & pepper.  Enjoy!

Ingredients (serves 4 - 295 calories per serve)
250g spaghetti
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
150g low-fat ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon tube/freshly chopped/dried basil
1 head broccoli, chopped

Fill al arge pot with water and bring to the boil.  Stir in spaghetti and cook for about 10 minutes, until al dente.  Drain well.  Steam broccoli until tender.

Stir the garlic, ricotta and basil in a saucepan over low/medium heat for 4 minutes or until hot.  Stir in the spaghetti and broccoli.

I made these delicious little balls recently to use up a bit of dried fruit I had on hand - I loved the result! They are dairy-free, low calorie (only 55 cals per ball!), gluten-free and super easy to make - I've written down what I used, but you can use any dried fruit, and it really doesn't matter how much of each, just try and get 2 cups altogether.  Enjoy :-)

Ingredients (makes 20)
1/2 cup pitted dates, roughly chopped
3/4 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
3/4 cup sultanas
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup raw almonds or walnuts, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method
Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until well combined.

Roll level tablespoons of the mixture into firm balls.  Store in an airtight container in the fridge.