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Rocco's 5 Snacks For Less Than 50 Calories Each!

Aired on: December 27, 2012, October 2, 2012

Chef Rocco DiSpirito spent part of his summer in Italy, but as he tells Rachael, it wasn't just about sightseeing — he was doing recipe research for his new book, Now Eat This! Italian. "I worked with 26 different 'mamas' on the original authentic recipes and then made them healthy with their help," he says. "I didn't want to assume I knew how to make them from what I've seen in America, I wanted to learn the real deal and then get their approval." Try Rocco's Chicken Parmigiana recipe that's less than 350 calories, and get five of his under 50-calorie snacks below! Plus, enter here for a chance to win a copy of Now Eat This! Italian.

"My Mama's Meatballs"
Sugar Snap Peas with Pecorino Romano
Kale Chips
Pine Nut Cookies
Instant Italian Ice