Description
Quick and easy last minute dinner ideas for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of pasta
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup of marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add mixed vegetables and sauté until tender.
- Stir in marinara sauce and garlic powder, cooking for a few minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce and vegetable mixture.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta.
- Substitute vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- For a protein boost, add cooked chicken or chickpeas.
- Use low-sodium sauce for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: last minute dinner ideas, quick dinner, easy recipes, pasta dishes