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last minute dinner ideas

Last Minute Dinner Ideas: 7 Easy Recipes for Busy Nights


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy recipe for a delicious last minute dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups of pasta
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup of spinach
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot. Add salt and pasta. Cook according to package instructions.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Add spinach to the pan and stir until wilted.
  6. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the pan. Toss everything together.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the pasta; it should be al dente.
  • Feel free to add any other vegetables you have on hand.
  • For extra flavor, add some herbs like basil or oregano.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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