Description
Quick and simple dinner options for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of pasta
- 2 cups of seasonal vegetables
- 1 cup of marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot for pasta.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan.
- Add seasonal vegetables and sauté until tender.
- Stir in marinara sauce and let it simmer.
- Drain pasta and mix it with the sauce and vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with grated cheese on top if desired.
Notes
- Use whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- For a protein boost, add cooked chicken or beans.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: easy last minute dinner ideas