Description
Discover quick and easy Boy Dinner ideas featuring hearty proteins, fresh vegetables, and simple recipes like rustic pasta. Perfect for busy nights!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 8 oz spaghetti or your choice of pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein
Instructions
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until they begin to soften.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the pan, tossing to combine.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and optional grilled chicken or shrimp.
This approach to dinner emphasizes straightforward preparation, minimal cleanup, and adaptability, making it ideal for those with a busy lifestyle who still desire a nutritious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Quick Dinners
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy dinner ideas, Quick meals, Rustic pasta, Simple recipes