Description
A quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights, packed with flavor and customizable ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked pasta (any type you like)
- 1 cup of chopped vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, or your favorite)
- 1 cup of diced chicken or tofu
- ½ cup of marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Start by prepping your ingredients. If you haven’t already, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken or tofu and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Once the protein is ready, add the chopped vegetables to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the cooked pasta and marinara sauce to the skillet. Stir together and let it cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Notes
To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken. Substitute with any vegetables you have on hand for a customizable meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg